Beginning Go Programming: Build Reliable and Efficient Applications with Go - Softcover

Hussain, Rumeel; Zulfiqar, Maryam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484288572 ISBN 13: 9781484288573

Publisher: Apress, 2022

Synopsis

Understand and write programs in Go, a multi-paradigm language with built-in features for concurrent programming. This book enables developers to build software that is simple, reliable, and efficient. It'll also help beginners to start programming Go-based applications.

Beginning Go Programming begins by explaining the programming fundamentals of the Go language, including basic syntax, data type and structures, and the use of functions and methods. Next, it covers string formatting, Unicode data handling, and how to use regular expressions in Go. Further, it discusses how to encode and decode JSON formatted data for Go applications, and how to work with HTTP in Go. It concludes by exploring concurrency and covering the most powerful features of Go, as well as tips and tricks related to it.

 

After reading this book and working through its practical examples, you will be ready to begin programming your own Go-based applications.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the fundamentals of the Go programming language
• Master the different features of Go and how to implement real-life scenarios using the language
• Work with text in Go, such as string formatting and Unicode data handling
• Work with HTTP in Go

Who This Book Is For

Programmers and developers looking to learn Go programming language concepts for efficient application building. 

About this title

About the Author

Rumeel Hussain, has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and is presently working as a Senior Blockchain Developer and Senior Tech Evangelist at BNB Chain (UAE), supporting the development and growth of the ecosystem. He is an information technology enthusiast with more than five years of experience leading and implementing blockchain applications and architectures, analyzing and refactoring modern programming languages like Go, troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, and assessing security risks. His current work is focused on leveraging blockchain technology and crypto to achieve the full potential of Web3 applications.

Maryam Zulfiqar has four years of research experience and has a Masters Degree in Computer Science. She is currently working as a Tech Martian in BNB Chain (Pakistan Region). She also works as a Senior Researcher and Developer. She is passionate about developer education, especially in sharing her knowledge on topics that are "the talkof the town" in the technology field. She has also worked in the capacity of researcher and team lead roles for HEC-funded projects targeted at community growth and welfare.

Beginning Go Programming begins by explaining the programming fundamentals of the Go language, including basic syntax, data type and structures, and the use of functions and methods. Next, it covers string formatting, Unicode data handling, and how to use regular expressions in Go. Further, it discusses how to encode and decode JSON formatted data for Go applications, and how to work with HTTP in Go. It concludes by exploring concurrency and covering the most powerful features of Go, as well as tips and tricks related to it.

 

After reading this book and working through its practical examples, you will be ready to begin programming your own Go-based applications.

You will:

• Understand the fundamentals of the Go programming language
• Master the different features of Go and how to implement real-life scenarios using the language
• Work with text in Go, such as string formatting and Unicode data handling
• Work with HTTP in Go

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1484288572
• ISBN 13: 9781484288573
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 277