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Getting Started with Go

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Price

Free

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Level

INTERMEDIATE

Duration

10 h

About this course

This course is for individuals with previous programming experience in languages like C, Python, or Java, who are looking to learn a modern, efficient language. Learning Go will equip you with skills highly valued in backend development and system programming, enhancing your career prospects in these growing fields. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the fundamental elements of Go, an open-source programming language. - Work with Go data types, protocols, and formats, including RFCs and JSON. - Practice writing and debugging Go programs in a Go development environment. - Implement simple Go programs, preparing you for advanced Go specialization. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language.

What you will learn

  • Implement fundamental Go programs and understand its core elements.
  • Work with Go data types, including basic, composite, and JSON structures.
  • Utilize remote function calls (RFCs) and JSON for data manipulation in Go.
  • Set up your Go programming environment and practice writing Go code.