Learn the basics of Go, an open source programming language originally developed by a team at Google and enhanced by many contributors from the open source community. This course is designed for individuals with previous programming experience using such languages as C, Python, or Java, and covers the fundamental elements of Go. Topics include data types, protocols, formats, and writing code that incorporates RFCs and JSON. Most importantly, you’ll have a chance to practice writing Go programs and receive feedback from your peers. Upon completing this course, you'll be able to implement simple Go programs, which will prepare you for subsequent study at a more advanced level.
This course is part of the Programming with Google Go Specialization
Getting Started with Go
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Learners taking this Course are
- Software Engineers
- Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
- Technical Leads
- Security Engineers
- Data Scientists
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
12 minutes to complete
Introduction to the Specialization
1 reading
1 reading
Specialization Overview2m
4 minutes to complete
Introduction to the Course
Learn the basics of Go, an open source programming language originally developed by a team at Google and enhanced by many contributors from the open source community. This is the first in a series of three courses comprising the Programming with Google Go specialization. It is designed for individuals with previous programming experience using such languages as C, Python, or Java, and covers the fundamental elements of Go. Topics include data types, protocols, formats, and writing code that incorporates RFCs and JSON. Most importantly, you’ll have a chance to practice writing Go programs and receive feedback from your peers. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to implement simple Go programs, which will prepare you for the remaining two courses in this specialization: Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go and Concurrency in Go.
1 video (Total 1 min), 1 reading
1 video
1 reading
Go Documentation3m
3 hours to complete
Module 1: Getting Started with Go
This first module gets you started with Go. You'll learn about the advantages of using Go and begin exploring the language's features. Midway through the module, you’ll take a break from "theory" and install the Go programming environment on your computer. At the end of the module, you'll write a simple program that displays “Hello, World” on your screen.
9 videos (Total 54 min), 2 quizzes
9 videos
M1.1.1 - Why Should I Learn Go? (Advantages of Go)11m
M1.1.2 - Objects5m
M1.1.3 - Concurrency8m
M1.2.1 - Installing Go3m
M1.2.2 - Workspaces & Packages7m
M1.2.3 - Go Tool5m
M1.3.1 - Variables4m
M1.3.2 - Variable Initialization5m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Quiz16m
Week
25 hours to complete
Module 2: Basic Data Types
Now that you’ve set up your programming environment and written a test program, you’re ready to dive into data types. This module introduces data types in Go and gives you practice writing routines that manipulate different kinds of data objects, including floating-point numbers and strings.
11 videos (Total 66 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
11 videos
M2.1.1 - Pointers4m
M2.1.2 - Variable Scope9m
M2.1.3 - Deallocating Memory5m
M2.1.4 - Garbage Collection5m
M2.2.1 - Comments, Printing, Integers7m
M2.2.2 - Ints, Floats, Strings9m
M2.2.3 - String Packages5m
M2.3.1 - Constants4m
M2.3.2 - Control Flow8m
M2.3.3 - Control Flow, Scan6m
1 reading
STOP -Read This First!1m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz14m
Week
33 hours to complete
Module 3: Composite Data Types
At this point, we’re ready to move into more complex data types, including arrays, slices, maps, and structs. As in the previous module, you’ll have a chance to practice writing code that makes use of these data types.
7 videos (Total 39 min), 2 quizzes
7 videos
M3.1.1 - Arrays7m
M3.1.2 - Slices8m
M3.1.3 - Variable Slices4m
M3.2.1 - Hash Tables6m
M3.2.2 - Maps5m
M3.3.1 - Structs5m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz12m
Week
44 hours to complete
Module 4: Protocols and Formats
This final module of the course introduces the use of remote function calls (RFCs) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) in Go. You’ll learn how to access and manipulate data from external files, and have an opportunity to write several routines using Go that exercise this functionality.
5 videos (Total 30 min), 2 quizzes
5 videos
M4.1.1 - RFCs10m
M4.1.2 - JSON6m
M4.2.1 - File Access, ioutil6m
M4.2.2 - File Access, os4m
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Top reviews from Getting Started with Go
One of best course i encountered for teaching a new programming languages.\n\nPeople with none C programming background may feel trouble but with some effort you can easily catch up.
Extremely well paced explanation of Go and its unique properties over other languages. A great start to learning about the Go language for anyone with basic knowledge of programming.
Instructor
Ian Harris
ProfessorDepartment of Computer Science
About University of California, Irvine
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About the Programming with Google Go Specialization
This specialization introduces the Go programming language from Google and provides learners with an overview of Go's special features. Upon completing the three-course sequence, learners will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to create concise, efficient, and clean applications using Go.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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