Go Systems Programming

Embark on a journey exploring Go as a systems programming language tailored for Linux and Unix environments. Discover how Go enables efficient, concurrent, and modern solutions beyond traditional C paradigms, making systems programming accessible and robust.

What this Book will help me do

• Master the Go programming language with a focus on system-level programming and its practical applications.
• Understand how to work with Goroutines to implement efficient and concurrent server-side functionalities.
• Gain the ability to translate Unix/Linux systems programming concepts historically based in C into effective Go code.
• Develop skills to write optimized networking and server-side applications leveraging Go's features and libraries.
• Learn techniques to manage files, directories, processes, and system-level tasks using Go's capabilities.

Author(s)

Created by experienced educators and developers with extensive backgrounds in Unix systems, Linux programming, and Go development, this book represents a career culmination of insights in systems programming. The authors excel at breaking down complex topics into approachable content and emphasize practical learning through project-based examples. Their passion for Go and system-level excellence is evident throughout.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for developers with intermediate experience in Unix/Linux systems programming aiming to expand their skills to include Go. It's uniquely designed for network programmers, whether they are beginners or seasoned professionals, looking to adopt efficient and concurrent systems programming methods. C programmers will also find this book particularly enlightening, as it bridges their existing knowledge to a modern development paradigm in Go. This resource is the perfect practical guide for those intent on mastering systems-level problem-solving using Golang.