June 2025
Intermediate to advanced
432 pages
9h 22m
English
Overview
Microservices with Go is a complete guide to building scalable, secure, and reliable microservices using the power of the Go programming language. You will learn to leverage modern protocols like gRPC, manage serialization with Protocol Buffers, and deploy seamlessly with Kubernetes. This book provides both the fundamentals for beginners and deep insights into advanced techniques for professional developers.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and implement event-driven architecture and messaging patterns in Go microservices.
- Set up automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and efficient deployment strategies.
- Establish highly secure service-to-service communication and maintain compliance.
- Monitor, profile, and debug for enhanced microservice performance and reliability.
- Utilize advanced distributed system techniques, including cloud-native observability tools, to scale your systems.
Author(s)
Alexander Shuiskov brings over 18 years of industry experience in designing and deploying scalable infrastructure. Known for his practical insights and hands-on expertise, he excels in breaking down complex technical concepts into actionable knowledge. His approach focuses on best practices and modern trends, helping developers excel in building production-grade systems.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for Go developers at various stages of their careers. Whether you're an individual interested in learning microservices from scratch, or a professional looking to refine your understanding of scalable service-based systems, this book has valuable insights for you. A basic understanding of the Go programming language is recommended.
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