Get to know Go's simple syntax, rich library, easy concurrency, and scalability. This Learning Path gives you a strong foundation in the basics of the language. Work through real-world examples, learn the complete language, and discover how useful Go can be.

What you'll learn-and how you can apply it

• Learn about variables, simple types, and declarations
• Understand Go's control structures, including if and switch statements
• Create Go functions and learn how to handle multiple arguments and return values
• Learn built-in types, including maps (associative arrays) and its powerful slice type
• Use go routines and channels for easy concurrency
• Dive into Go’s other great power: interfaces (its approach to object orientation)
• Learn about Go’s tool chain and its built-in support for unit testing

This Learning Path is for you because…

• You're a software developer who knows a language like Python and want to add Go to your skills
• You know some Go, but want to fill in gaps in your knowledge

Prerequisites: beginner-level knowledge of another programming language, such as Python, C++, Java, or JVM language

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