Add build package for version management

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diff --git a/build/build.go b/build/build.go
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+package build
+
+import "runtime/debug"
+
+// Version is dynamically set during build by the toolchain or overridden in the Makefile.
+var Version = "dev"
+
+// Date is dynamically set during build time in the Makefile.
+var Date = "unknown"
+
+func init() {
+	if Version == "dev" {
+		if info, ok := debug.ReadBuildInfo(); ok && info.Main.Version != "(devel)" {
+			Version = info.Main.Version
+		}
+	}
+}