What are advanced concepts in Go?

Advanced concepts in Golang go beyond the basic language syntax and encompass more sophisticated techniques and patterns that can be used to build complex and scalable software solutions such as concurrency, reflection, metaprogramming, design patterns, etc

How do I access the course materials?

The course materials can be accessed as one progresses from 1 lesson to another by completing the due assignments and graded assignments.

Is a certificate provided upon course completion?

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments and quizzes present in the Advanced Golang Concepts course.

Who is this Advanced Golang Concepts course for?

This course is designed for freshers who are novices in programming and web development aiming for the role of a Web Developer, Data Scientist, System Programmer, etc. The main aim is to explore apps like cloud, server side applications, DevOps, and command line tools.

How will this course help my career?

By mastering advanced Golang features, you’ll be better prepared for senior developer, systems programmer, or backend engineering roles.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Advanced Golang Concepts

This course is part of Go Programming Language Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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5 modules

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze and apply the unsafe package and reflection in Golang.
Work with interface values, dynamic instances, and reflection functions.
Implement metaprogramming techniques to build flexible Go applications.
Design advanced Go programs with optimized patterns for performance.

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Web Applications

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17 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

The Advanced Golang Concepts course explores the potential for creating sophisticated ERP systems, complex software, websites, and mobile and web applications. The course aims to prepare learners to design concurrent and system programs, making the ecosystem client-friendly.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Understand concurrency patterns and advanced goroutines - Work with reflection and metaprogramming in Go - Explain how to work with external C libraries - Analyze advanced testing and error handling in Go - Create advanced database connectivity - Write high-performance code - Web Development in Go using Restful API This course is designed for Web developers, Data Scientists, System programmers, Entrepreneurs, and freshers who aspire to build a career in web development. Prior experience with any programming language is not mandatory but can ease the learning curve. Begin an educational journey to become a master of Advanced Golang Concepts while learning its best practices and enhancing your expertise in development.

Module details

In Go, reflection and metaprogramming are concepts that provide the ability to inspect and manipulate the structure of types and values at runtime. In this module, we will work with the concepts of relfection as well as metaprogramming in Go.

What's included

16 videos5 readings4 assignments

16 videosTotal 84 minutes

Course Introduction6 minutes
Introduction to Reflection - I5 minutes
Introduction to Reflection - II5 minutes
Reflect Package in Go - I5 minutes
Reflect Package in Go - II4 minutes
Laws of Reflection - I5 minutes
Laws of Reflection - II7 minutes
Manipulating Variables and Types - I5 minutes
Manipulating Variables and Types - II5 minutes
Introduction to Metaprogramming - I4 minutes
Introduction to Metaprogramming - II4 minutes
Unsafe Package7 minutes
Unsafe Pointers5 minutes
Memory Layout7 minutes
Performance Optimization - I3 minutes
Performance Optimization - II5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Course Overview7 minutes
reflect.FieldByIndex() Function7 minutes
Metaprogramming Techniques7 minutes
Metaprogamming Security and Pitfalls7 minutes
Metaprogramming Use cases7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Reflection7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Metaprogramming in Golang7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Concept of Unsafe Programming7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 120 minutes

In the second week of this course, learn to work with external libraries in Go such as CGO. Error handling, testing, and profiling are essential aspects of building reliable, maintainable, and performant Go applications. This module explores advanced techniques and best practices for handling errors, writing effective tests, and profiling Go programs to optimize their performance.

What's included

13 videos3 readings5 assignments

13 videosTotal 69 minutes

Introduction to Cgo6 minutes
Working with Cgo5 minutes
Memory Allocation7 minutes
Custom Errors6 minutes
Error Wrapping5 minutes
Context Propagation5 minutes
Writing Comprehensive Unit4 minutes
Testing Integration7 minutes
Testing Utilities7 minutes
Introduction to Profiling4 minutes
Types of Profiling5 minutes
Benchmarking3 minutes
Profiling Benchmarking4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 19 minutes

Compatibility and Platform Difference in Go7 minutes
Error Isolation5 minutes
Profiling Benchmark Example7 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check - Advanced Testing7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Working with External C Libraries7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Advanced Error Handling7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Profiling7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 220 minutes

This module is designed to provide Go developers with a solid understanding of how to interact with databases and manage network communication within their applications. This module covers essential concepts, best practices, and hands-on exercises to equip participants with the skills needed to build scalable, reliable, and efficient Go applications.

What's included

13 videos2 readings3 assignments

13 videosTotal 64 minutes

Introduction to Database Connectivity6 minutes
Components of Database Connection4 minutes
CRUD Operations -I3 minutes
CRUD Operations -II5 minutes
Transaction Management -I5 minutes
Transaction Management -II4 minutes
Connection Pooling5 minutes
Introduction to Network Programming - I5 minutes
Introduction to Network Programming - II6 minutes
Basic Network Operations5 minutes
Network Security in Go - I5 minutes
Network Security in Go - II5 minutes
Building Custom Network Protocols and Servers6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 12 minutes

Error Handling in Database7 minutes
Advance Networking Using Third Party Packages5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 34 minutes

Knowledge Check - Database Connectivity7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Network Programming7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 320 minutes

The forth week of this course is tailored for Go developers seeking an in-depth understanding of design patterns, effective web development techniques, and industry best practices. This module goes beyond the basics, providing comprehensive insights into structuring robust, maintainable, and performant Go applications.

What's included

19 videos4 readings4 assignments

19 videosTotal 97 minutes

Introduction to Design Patterns - I7 minutes
Introduction to Design Patterns - II4 minutes
Common Design Patterns - I5 minutes
Common Design Patterns - II7 minutes
More to Design Patterns in Go - I5 minutes
More to Design Patterns in Go - II4 minutes
SOLID Design Principles7 minutes
Understanding Memory Allocation in Go - I5 minutes
Understanding Memory Allocation in Go - II7 minutes
New and Make - I4 minutes
New and Make - II5 minutes
Garbage Collection Impact - I4 minutes
Garbage Collection Impact - II5 minutes
Minimizing Garbage Collection Techniques5 minutes
Building RESTful APIs - I3 minutes
Building RESTful APIs - II4 minutes
Gin Framework Installation5 minutes
Working with Gin Framework4 minutes
Authentication Techniques for Gin7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 28 minutes

Builder Design Pattern7 minutes
Singleton Design Pattern7 minutes
Managing Garbage Collector7 minutes
Handling Large-Scale Applications Using Gin7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Web Development7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Design Patterns7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Writing High-Performance Code7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 420 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in Advanced Golang Concepts.