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Building Modern CLI Applications in Go
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Building Modern CLI Applications in Go

by Marian Montagnino
March 2023
Intermediate to advanced
406 pages
8h 37m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Building Modern CLI Applications in Go is an insightful guide to mastering the creation of command-line interfaces using Go programming language. With this book, you'll learn how to design and build efficient and user-friendly CLI applications, which means you'll be able to streamline workflows and improve software accessibility. This hands-on book takes a practical approach to teaching you state-of-the-art CLI development.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master essential Go programming concepts and utilize them for CLI development.
  • Create professional and user-friendly CLI applications using popular frameworks like Cobra and Viper.
  • Implement advanced features such as platform-specific build tagging and error handling.
  • Learn to containerize and distribute CLI tools effectively across various environments.
  • Develop skills to enhance user experience through empathic and intuitive CLI design.

Author(s)

Marian Montagnino is a skilled software developer with extensive experience in Go programming and building CLI applications. With a passion for creating efficient and user-friendly software, Marian brings practical insights and an engaging teaching style to technical writing. Her expertise and hands-on approach are reflected throughout this book.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate Go developers who want to branch into CLI application development. If you're familiar with the basics of Go and are interested in creating efficient command-line tools, this book is tailored for you. It's also beneficial for developers desiring to enhance their knowledge in distribution and user experience. With this book, you'll gain a complete understanding of modern CLI development.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781804611654