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Go Design Patterns
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Go Design Patterns

by Mario Castro Contreras
February 2017
Intermediate to advanced
402 pages
8h 7m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

This book takes a deep dive into applying design patterns using the Go programming language, a process essential for building robust and maintainable software applications. Beyond covering the well-established Gang of Four (GoF) patterns, you'll learn Go-specific concurrency patterns based on the CSP model, which elevates your ability to write powerful concurrent applications in Go.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand and apply essential Go syntax and tools for effective programming.
  • Master the 23 GoF design patterns and adapt them idiomatically in Go.
  • Learn to create concurrent applications using Go's unique concurrency model with goroutines and channels.
  • Develop design solutions that enhance the clarity, reusability, and maintainability of your Go code.
  • Gain expertise in idiomatic techniques for solving common software engineering problems in Go.

Author(s)

None Castro Contreras, a software developer and seasoned expert in the Go programming language, brings his extensive experience to this practical guide. None has a passion for both software development best practices and making complex concepts accessible to learners. He emphasizes hands-on examples and real-world applications to help readers thoroughly grasp design patterns and concurrency.

Who is it for?

This book is designed for programmers who are seeking to strengthen their Go programming skills by learning about effective usage of design patterns. If you are a beginner or intermediate level Go developer, this book will help you understand both basic and advanced concepts. Developers who desire to learn concurrency techniques specific to Go will find this a valuable resource. It aims to provide value to anyone wanting to write better and highly idiomatic Go code.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781786466204