Go Programming - From Beginner to Professional

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Go Programming - From Beginner to Professional

Learn everything you need to build modern software using Go

Computer programming / software engineering

Author: Samantha Coyle

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Language: English

Published by: Packt Publishing Limited

Published on: 23rd September 2024

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781803246307


Key Features

Leverage Go's standard library through practical examples and simplify development tasks using best practices

Master effective idiomatic Go syntax, including variables, functions, and loops, to handle data

Build fully functional web applications with capabilities such as database connectivity and RESTful API creation

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Go Programming – From Beginner to Professional is a comprehensive guide that takes your proficiency in the Go programming language from novice to expert. Starting with fundamental concepts, this book covers variables, command-line tools, and working with data before delving into advanced concepts, including error handling, interfaces, and generics, harnessing Go’s latest features through hands-on exercises. Along the way, you’ll learn to structure projects using Go modules, manage packages effectively, and master debugging techniques. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with practical application-centric aspects such as command-line programming, file manipulation, and working with SQL databases. Additionally, the book explores web server development, RESTful APIs, and utilizing the Go HTTP client to interact with web applications. Further enhancing your Go skills, you’ll learn concurrent programming, testing methodologies, Go tools, and how to deploy applications in the cloud. Throughout the book, you’ll uncover Go’s hidden gems and gain insights into time manipulation, best practices, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll have worked through practical exercises and activities that’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a proficient Go developer, primed for success in real-world projects.

What you will learn

Understand the Go syntax and apply it proficiently to handle data and write functions

Debug your Go code to troubleshoot development problems

Safely handle errors and recover from panics

Implement polymorphism using interfaces and gain insight into generics

Work with files and connect to popular external databases

Create an HTTP client and server and work with a RESTful web API

Use concurrency to design efficient software

Use Go tools to simplify development and improve your code

Who this book is for

Designed for both complete beginners in Go as well as professionals transitioning from another programming language, this book equips developers with skills needed to build real-world projects and launch their career in Go. With a step-by-step approach, beginners can grasp Go fundamentals even without prior programming experience, and gradually advance to idiomatic Go best practices, exploring the latest features of the language.

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