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Learn Golang: From Beginner to Expert
Welcome to the Learn Golang repository! This resource is designed to help you progress from a beginner to an expert level in the Go programming language. Whether you're just starting your coding journey or looking to enhance your skills, we've curated a collection of reference books that will guide you through your learning adventure.
Getting Started
The Go Programming Language by Alan A. A. Donovan and Brian W. Kernighan
This is the official book on Golang, authored by the creators of the language. It's a comprehensive and well-written guide that covers all essential concepts of Golang.
Head First Go by Jay McGavren
Perfect for beginners, this book offers a friendly introduction to Golang. Packed with illustrations and exercises, it makes learning a fun and engaging experience.
Intermediate Level
Learning Go by Jon Bodner
A fantastic option for beginners, this book presents Golang's key concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Concurrency in Go: Tools and Techniques for Developers
This book explores tools and techniques for managing concurrency in Go, making it a valuable resource for developers seeking to enhance their skills.
Introducing Go: Build Reliable, Scalable Programs by Caleb Doxsey
Tailored for intermediate Golang developers, this book delves into advanced topics like concurrency and testing, aiding your progression.
Advanced Topics
Go in Action by Brian Ketelsen, Caleb Doxsey, and Erik St. Martin
This hands-on guide empowers you to build real-world applications with Golang. Covering various areas, from web development to system programming, it offers an immersive learning experience.
Additional Resources
In addition to the mentioned books, you'll find a wealth of resources for learning Golang. Explore online tutorials, articles, videos, and join vibrant communities and forums where you can ask questions and seek guidance from fellow Golang enthusiasts.
Learning Timeline
The time it takes to master Golang varies based on your prior programming experience. If you're familiar with other languages, you might grasp Golang in a few months. For beginners, a few more months of practice might be needed to achieve mastery.
Practice Makes Perfect
Remember, the best way to learn Golang is through consistent practice. Write code, solve problems, and contribute to open-source projects. With dedication and practice, you'll strengthen your Golang skills and become a proficient developer.
Feel free to contribute to this repository by suggesting new materials, adding code snippets, or sharing your own learning experiences. Learning is a collaborative journey, and together, we can thrive in the world of Golang!
Welcome to the Go Programming Language Learning Repository
This repository is dedicated to helping individuals learn and master the Go programming language. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into programming or an experienced developer looking to expand your skillset, you'll find valuable resources and information here.
About Go
Go is an open-source programming language that emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and efficiency. It was conceived in September 2007 by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson at Google. The language was officially announced in November 2009. The primary goals of Go and its accompanying tools are:
- Expressiveness
- Efficiency in both compilation and execution
- Effectiveness in writing reliable and robust programs
Go shares a resemblance to C in its minimalistic approach, designed to achieve maximum results with minimal complexity. While it shares some similarities with C, Go goes beyond being an updated version of C. It draws inspiration from various programming languages, adopting the best ideas while avoiding complexities that lead to unreliable code. Go introduces novel concepts for concurrency and flexible approaches to data abstraction and object-oriented programming. The language features automatic memory management (garbage collection).
Go is exceptionally well-suited for developing infrastructure, including networked servers and tools for programmers. However, it's a versatile language used across diverse domains such as graphics, mobile applications, and machine learning.
Learning Chapters
Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Go Environment
In Chapter 1, you'll learn how to install and configure our Go development environment. We will also talk about tools for building Go programs and ensuring code quality.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Go Programming
Chapter 2 serves as a tutorial on the fundamental constructs of the Go programming language. You'll dive into a dozen programs designed for common tasks like reading and writing files, formatting text, creating images, and interacting with internet clients and servers.
Chapter 3: Structural Elements of Go Programs
In Chapter 3, you'll explore the structural elements that form the foundation of Go programs. Topics covered include declarations, variables, defining new types, working with packages and files, and understanding scope.
License
This repository is open-source and welcomes contributions. Refer to the individual book links for licensing details of the referenced materials.
Happy coding with Go!
Directories
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002-intr-to-go-programming
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0001-hello-world
Helloworld is our first Go program.
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Helloworld is our first Go program. |
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0003-finding-duplicate-lines/002-handle-list-of-file-names
Prints the count and text of lines that appear more than once in the input.
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Prints the count and text of lines that appear more than once in the input. |
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0004-animated-gifs/001-example
Lissajous generates GIF animations of random Lissajous figures.
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Lissajous generates GIF animations of random Lissajous figures. |
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0005-fetching-url/001-example
Fetch prints the content found at a URL.
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Fetch prints the content found at a URL. |
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0006-fetch-urls-concurrently/001-example
Fetchall fetches URLs in parallel and reports their times and sizes.
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Fetchall fetches URLs in parallel and reports their times and sizes. |
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0007-web-server/001-build-minimal-echo-server
Server1 is a minimal "echo" server.
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Server1 is a minimal "echo" server. |
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0007-web-server/002-build-minimal-echo-and-counter-server
Server is a minimal "echo" and counter server.
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Server is a minimal "echo" and counter server. |
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0007-web-server/003-build-disp-req-param-and-lissajous-server
Server is an "echo" server that displays request parameters.
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Server is an "echo" server that displays request parameters. |
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003-program-structure
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0001-declarations/001-example
This Go program calculates and prints the boiling point of water in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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This Go program calculates and prints the boiling point of water in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. |
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0001-declarations/002-temp-conversion
The following Go program, Ftoc, performs Fahrenheit-to-Celsius conversions and prints the results.
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The following Go program, Ftoc, performs Fahrenheit-to-Celsius conversions and prints the results. |