August 2025
Intermediate to advanced
294 pages
5h 49m
English
Overview
"Modern REST API Development in Go" is a practical guide that teaches you how to design and implement proficient web APIs using Go. With a real-world project to follow, this book focuses on important aspects such as scalability, security, and observability. By leveraging Go's standard library alongside popular tools, you will acquire a deep understanding of REST API development.
What this Book will help me do
- Design and build RESTful APIs following modern practices and principles.
- Secure your APIs using authentication and authorization techniques such as JWT.
- Enable API observability by implementing logging, metrics, and tracing.
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests for your API endpoints.
- Generate and integrate OpenAPI documentation for improved usability and transparency.
Author(s)
Jesús Espino is an experienced backend developer with a profound understanding of Go and REST API design. With years of hands-on experience building web services and a passion for teaching, Jesús brings a practical perspective to solving real-world problems. He writes with clarity, focusing on actionable knowledge to empower developers.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for developers aiming to master REST API development in Go. Whether you're a backend engineer seeking to build secure and scalable APIs, or a developer intrigued by Go's programming model, this book provides the insights and practice needed. Newcomers to Go will also benefit from its engaging, project-based approach to learning foundational principles.
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