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Learning Go Programming
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Learning Go Programming

by Vladimir Vivien
October 2016
Beginner
348 pages
6h 31m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

"Learning Go Programming" is an essential guide that introduces readers to the Go programming language. In this book, you will explore Go's unique features, understand its syntax and constructs, and develop practical skills for writing efficient and scalable applications. Through real-world examples and a progressive learning approach, this book equips you to master Go with confidence.

What this Book will help me do

  • Install and set up the Go development environment efficiently.
  • Understand Go's foundational constructs, enabling you to write clean and effective code.
  • Master Go's type system, including composite types like slices and maps, to create robust data structures.
  • Implement Go's concurrency model with goroutines and channels, enabling the development of scalable applications.
  • Develop and test high-quality Go programs ready for deployment.

Author(s)

The authors of "Learning Go Programming" are seasoned developers and educators with comprehensive experience in software development and expertise in Go programming. Their practical insights and clear teaching style are reflected throughout the book. They strive to provide readers with not only knowledge but also the confidence to build applications using Go effectively.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for software developers and engineers who are familiar with programming concepts and seek to learn Go. Whether you are transitioning to Go from another language or starting fresh, this book provides a practical framework for learning. If your goal is to develop scalable and efficient applications, you've found the right resource. By the end of this book, you will possess a strong foundational understanding of Go programming.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781784395438