Go (Golang) for Beginners: Complete Course
300 pages
English
PDF
4.5

Go (Golang) for Beginners: Complete Course

Go (Golang) for Beginners: Complete Course

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The book "Go (Golang) for Beginners: Complete Course" is a comprehensive guide to one of the fastest-growing programming languages. Go (or Golang) was created at Google and combines the simplicity of Python with the performance of C++. It is ideal for building web services, microservices, command-line tools, and cloud applications.



The book is written for those who are just starting their programming journey or want to learn a new language. You don't need deep knowledge — just a basic understanding of algorithms and the ability to work with a computer.



What you will learn from the book:

  • Go syntax basics — variables, data types, functions, packages, and modules.
  • Working with memory and pointers — how Go manages memory and why it is safe.
  • Goroutines and channels — the language's main feature: painless concurrent programming.
  • Building a web server — from a simple "Hello, World" to a full-fledged API with routing.
  • Working with databases — connecting to PostgreSQL, SQLite, executing queries.
  • Testing and debugging — built-in tools for writing reliable code.
  • Building and deployment — how to compile a binary and run it on a server.


Each chapter contains practical code examples, exercises to reinforce the material, and a small project. At the end of the book, you will create a full-fledged web service with a REST API, authentication, and a database — an excellent addition to your portfolio.



Who this book is for:

  • Beginner developers who want to choose a language to start with.
  • Programmers in Python, PHP, or Java who want to learn Go.
  • Anyone interested in backend development, microservices, and cloud technologies.


The book is written in simple language, with a minimum of theory and a maximum of practice. You won't just read — you'll start writing code immediately. After studying it, you will be able to confidently create your own projects in Go.



Join the Go developer community — the language chosen by Google, Uber, Dropbox, and thousands of other companies. Start your journey today!

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