Update Go version from 1.23 to 1.24.4

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Summary

Updates the Go language version from 1.23.0 to 1.24.4 throughout the repository to use the latest stable Go release.

Changes Made

go.mod

• Updated go 1.23.0 → go 1.24.4
• Updated toolchain go1.24.1 → toolchain go1.24.4

Dockerfile

• Updated ARG GO_VERSION=1.23.0 → ARG GO_VERSION=1.24.4

Verification

• ✅ Code builds successfully with Go 1.24.4
• ✅ All existing tests pass
• ✅ No breaking changes introduced
• ✅ Minimal, surgical changes with no impact on functionality

Testing

# Build verification
go build -o main backend/main.go

# Test verification  
go test ./... -v

Both commands execute successfully with the updated Go version, confirming compatibility and stability.

This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.

Update the Go language version from 1.23 to 1.24.4 throughout the repository, specifically in the go.mod and Dockerfile files. Here’s what needs to be done:

1. In the go.mod file:

   • Update go 1.23.0 to go 1.24.4.
   • Update toolchain go1.24.1 to toolchain go1.24.4 if applicable.

2. In the Dockerfile:

   • Change ARG GO_VERSION=1.23.0 to ARG GO_VERSION=1.24.4.

Ensure that these changes are consistent and do not break the build process or introduce issues.

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