February 2018
Intermediate to advanced
246 pages
6h 3m
English
Overview
Distributed Computing with Go provides developers with a comprehensive guide to implementing concurrency and parallelism in Go applications. You'll learn how to leverage core Go features like Goroutines and Channels effectively, alongside best practices for developing distributed systems in the context of web and cloud environments.
What this Book will help me do
- Master Go concurrency with Goroutines and Channels to write efficient, fast applications.
- Design and implement a distributed search engine, applying concepts of scalability and distributed workloads.
- Understand and apply industry-standard technologies like REST, Docker, and OpenAPI in your Go projects.
- Develop skills to migrate existing Go applications to distributed and resource-intensive environments.
- Learn effective strategies for testing and validating distributed and concurrent applications.
Author(s)
V.N. Nikhil Anurag is an experienced software engineer and Go developer specializing in creating scalable distributed systems. With years of hands-on experience in designing resilient applications, Nikhil shares his expertise in concurrency and parallelism. His practical approach to teaching makes complex concepts approachable for readers of varying experience levels.
Who is it for?
This book is aimed at software developers who have a solid understanding of Go syntax and basic development. If you have experience with developing web applications in Go or want to deepen your knowledge of concurrency and distributed computing, this book is perfect for you. It's ideal for professionals looking to develop applications that scale effectively in web and cloud environments. Beginners in Go who are eager to get into distributed systems will also find value by following along with the practical examples.
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