February 2020
Intermediate to advanced
404 pages
8h 42m
English
Overview
This book provides developers with the tools and knowledge needed to efficiently build and deploy RESTful APIs using the Go programming language. You will learn how to create scalable and secure APIs while mastering modern development patterns and tools. By the end of the book, you will be equipped to implement professional API solutions with efficiency and elegance.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the principles of REST API design and how to implement them in Go.
- Learn to integrate databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL with Go for robust data handling.
- Master advanced techniques, such as asynchronous programming and GraphQL, to enhance your APIs.
- Gain practical insights into scaling REST APIs using microservices and containerization.
- Learn how to deploy secure and reliable RESTful services to cloud platforms such as AWS.
Author(s)
None Yellavula is a dedicated software developer with extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying APIs in the cloud. With a deep understanding of Golang and REST architectures, None shares practical insights and industry best practices in an accessible way. This book reflects their passion for making advanced technical concepts manageable and implementable for engineers.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for Go developers aiming to expand their skill set to include scalable REST API design. It works well for both professionals looking to deepen their knowledge in microservices and cloud deployments and for developers familiar with REST transitioning from other languages to Go. Senior engineers will appreciate the detailed discussion of advanced topics like GraphQL and API security. Beginners to API development might find some sections challenging but beneficial.
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