Publisher's Synopsis
Go Programming for Beginners: Learn Go and Build Real-World Applications is the perfect introduction to Go (Golang), one of the most efficient and powerful programming languages used in the development of modern software. This beginner's guide takes you step by step through the process of learning Go, helping you build a strong foundation and empowering you to craft real-world applications from the very start.
Designed for developers with little to no experience in Go, this book walks you through essential programming concepts while focusing on Go's simple syntax, strong concurrency model, and powerful standard library. Whether you're looking to build web applications, work with cloud services, or dive into systems programming,
What you'll learn in Go Programming for Beginners:
Introduction to Go: Understand the core principles of Go, its design philosophy, and why it's such a powerful language for building high-performance applications. Learn how Go's simplicity and readability make it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced developers.
Setting Up Go Development Environment: Learn how to install Go on your machine and set up your development environment. Walk through the essential tools and resources you'll need to start coding in Go, including text editors, IDEs, and Go's built-in toolchain.
Go Syntax and Basic Concepts: Get to grips with Go's syntax and basic programming concepts, including variables, data types, loops, and conditionals. Understand how Go handles memory management and how to work with its simple yet powerful type system.
Working with Functions and Methods: Learn how to create functions and methods in Go, including understanding function signatures, arguments, and return values. Discover how to use Go's unique approach to handling function types and closures.
Structs, Interfaces, and Object-Oriented Design: Dive into Go's approach to object-oriented design. Learn how to use structs to create custom data types, implement interfaces, and build modular, reusable code with Go's minimalist approach to inheritance.
Concurrency in Go: One of Go's standout features is its native support for concurrency. Learn how to use goroutines and channels to build concurrent applications, allowing you to run multiple tasks in parallel without complicated thread management.
Working with Databases and APIs: Learn how to interact with databases and web services. Understand how to use Go's database/sql package to connect to relational databases and how to build RESTful APIs to interact with other services.
Building Real-World Applications: Start building actual applications with Go, including a real-world project that demonstrates how to combine what you've learned. Build web applications, process data, and develop essential backend functionality to understand how Go fits into modern software stacks.
Error Handling and Best Practices: Master Go's approach to error handling, which is distinct from many other languages. Learn how to use idiomatic error handling patterns to ensure that your applications are resilient and robust.
Deploying Go Applications: Finally, explore how to deploy Go applications in a real-world environment. Learn about Docker, cloud deployment, and other tools to help you take your Go applications live.
By the end of Go Programming for Beginners, you will have a solid foundation in Go and the skills to build, test, and deploy real-world applications. Whether you're a novice programmer or someone transitioning to Go, this book will give you the tools to become proficient in the language and start developing high-quality, efficient software.
