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.
Programming with Google Go Specialization
Advance Your Computer Programming Career. Develop efficient applications with Google's innovative programming language, Go!
Instructor: Ian Harris
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Specialization - 3 course series
Getting Started with Go
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Functions, Methods, and Interfaces in Go
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Concurrency in Go
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Previous experience with programming, preferably using an object-oriented language like C++ or Python, is very helpful. The course does cover a few basic programming concepts to make sure everyone has the same level of background knowledge but individuals who have never programmed may find it a bit too fast-paced.
It's a good idea to take the courses in the sequence shown on the specialization landing page. This is because the material builds on itself.
No, you will not earn university credit. However, for a modest fee you will be able to earn certificates of completion for the courses.