Programming with Golang

This course is part of Go Programming Language Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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6 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

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

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Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course is designed to help you learn the Go programming language (Golang) from the ground up. You'll begin with the core syntax and gradually move into advanced topics, such as concurrency, error handling, and building scalable applications.

Perfect for aspiring backend developers, this course focuses on writing clean, efficient, and production-ready Go code, equipping you with the practical skills necessary for real-world software development. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Summarize the core features, benefits and environment of Go language. - Explain the core concepts of Go such as data types, variables, loops, Go libraries, functions etc. - Use best practices for organizing code, naming conventions, and writing clean and idiomatic Go code. - Start programming in Go language. This course is designed for Web developers, Data Scientists, System programmers, Security Researchers, 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 Programming with Golang while learning its best practices and enhancing your expertise in development.

Welcome to Introduction to Go Programming. In this module, we will understand the capabilities of Go as a langauge. Learn to use basic Go programming concepts such as variables, arrays, slices, data types, etc to code successfully in Go. Understand the method of importing the packages and use control statements and loops in a Go program.

What's included

17 videos5 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

17 videos Total 94 minutes

Course Introduction 6 minutes
Introduction to Go 6 minutes
Go Features and Domains 4 minutes
Packages and Import 7 minutes
Variables 6 minutes
Data Types 7 minutes
Constants 5 minutes
Conditional Statements 7 minutes
Looping Statements 7 minutes
Break and Continue 5 minutes
Goto Statements 5 minutes
Defer Statements - I 7 minutes
Defer Statements - II 3 minutes
Setup Local Go Environement - I 4 minutes
Setup Local Go Environement - II 4 minutes
First Go Program 5 minutes
Golang Program Examples 5 minutes

5 readings Total 27 minutes

Course Overview 7 minutes
Advanced Domains in Golang 5 minutes
Opportunities with Golang 5 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums 5 minutes
Complete Setup for Go 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 68 minutes

Knowledge Check - Introduction to Go 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Concepts 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Control Statements 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Setting up the Go environment 7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 1 40 minutes

4 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

State a few features that make Golang different from other programming languages? 5 minutes
How do different data types (e.g., integers, strings, floats) occupy memory in Go language? 5 minutes
Describe how different control statements influence program flow and logic. 5 minutes
Discuss the concept of the Go workspace and its structure. What are the advantages of organizing code within the workspace? 5 minutes

In the second week of this course, learn to use core Golang concepts such as scope, data types, arrays, and slides in Go program. Also, explore the use of maps and functions

What's included

14 videos3 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

14 videos Total 71 minutes

Introduction to Scope 7 minutes
Scope Categories 7 minutes
Lexical Scoping 4 minutes
Introduction to Data Types 5 minutes
Go Data Types - Numbers 4 minutes
Boolean and Strings 5 minutes
Pointers 3 minutes
Arrays in Golang 5 minutes
Slices in Golang 4 minutes
Slices Examples 7 minutes
Maps - I 5 minutes
Maps - II 5 minutes
Functions 5 minutes
Methods 4 minutes

3 readings Total 15 minutes

Advanced Scope Concepts 5 minutes
Composite Data Types 5 minutes
Anonymous Functions 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 48 minutes

Knowledge Check - Scope in Go 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Data Types in Golang 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Arrays and Slices 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Maps and Functions 7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 2 20 minutes

4 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

Define scope in programming and its relevance to Golang. 5 minutes
What are some best practices for effectively using data types in Go programming? 5 minutes
What are some common use cases for arrays and slices in real-world Go programming? 5 minutes
Discuss the performance considerations when working with maps, especially in terms of lookup time and memory usage. 5 minutes

In the third week of this course, manage and resolve errors that occur during the execution of a Go program. Also, learn the concept of structure and interafces in programming with Golang

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

8 videos Total 39 minutes

Error Handling 5 minutes
Techniques for Error Handling 4 minutes
Error Handling Techniques 4 minutes
Introduction to Structs 4 minutes
Accessing Structure Members 6 minutes
Pointer Receivers 4 minutes
Introduction to Interfaces 6 minutes
Implementing Interfaces 6 minutes

2 readings Total 40 minutes

Embedding Interfaces 10 minutes
Type Assertion and Type Switch 30 minutes

4 assignments Total 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Error Handling in Go 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Structs 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Interfaces 7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 3 20 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Compare Go's error handling mechanisms with error handling in other programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript. What are the similarities and differences? 5 minutes
Discuss best practices for struct design and usage to ensure code readability and maintainability. 5 minutes
Explore the use of empty interfaces (interface{}) in Go and their implications. 5 minutes

In the forth week of this course, learn to work with concurrency in Golang programming. Also, work with goroutines and channels along with their types.

What's included

10 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

10 videos Total 41 minutes

Introduction to Concurrency 5 minutes
Go Routines 4 minutes
Anonymous Goroutine 4 minutes
Goroutine Synchronization 8 minutes
Introduction to Go Channels 3 minutes
Buffered channel 3 minutes
Unbuffered channel 2 minutes
How to use channels 5 minutes
The Select Statement 3 minutes
Select Statement Cases 4 minutes

3 readings Total 65 minutes

Wait Groups and Worker Pools 5 minutes
Advanced Concepts of Select Statement 30 minutes
Recovering from Panic with Select Statement 30 minutes

4 assignments Total 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Introduction to Concurrency 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Channels 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Select Statement 7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 4 20 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Why is Go particularly well-suited for concurrent programming? 5 minutes
Compare and contrast buffered and unbuffered channels in Go. Also, illustrate the scenarios where each type of channel is more suitable. 5 minutes
What is the major role of Select Statement in Go? Discuss its purpose in managing communication between goroutines. 5 minutes

In the fifth week of this course, learn to work with packages and it's types in Golang programming. Also, learn to create and publish modules

What's included

12 videos1 reading4 assignments3 discussion prompts

12 videos Total 38 minutes

Introduction to Go Packages 2 minutes
Advanced Package Concepts 3 minutes
Using Packages in Go 1 minute
Frequently Used Packages 3 minutes
Http Package 4 minutes
Introduction to Go Modules 2 minutes
Creating Go Modules 3 minutes
Publishing Go Modules 3 minutes
Adding Dependencies 3 minutes
Introduction to Operations 3 minutes
Read and Write in File 3 minutes
File Locking 8 minutes

1 reading Total 7 minutes

Keeping Go Modules Compatible 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Go Packages 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Modules 7 minutes
Knowledge Check - I/O Operations 7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 5 20 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Discuss the benefits of using packages for code organization and reuse. 5 minutes
Share best practices for managing and organizing modules in Go projects. 5 minutes
What is the os package and its role in file handling? 5 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 Programming with Golang.