This course is designed to help you learn the Go programming language (Golang) from the ground up. You'll begin with the core syntax and gradually move into advanced topics, such as concurrency, error handling, and building scalable applications.
Perfect for aspiring backend developers, this course focuses on writing clean, efficient, and production-ready Go code, equipping you with the practical skills necessary for real-world software development.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Summarize the core features, benefits and environment of Go language.
- Explain the core concepts of Go such as data types, variables, loops, Go libraries, functions etc.
- Use best practices for organizing code, naming conventions, and writing clean and idiomatic Go code.
- Start programming in Go language.
This course is designed for Web developers, Data Scientists, System programmers, Security Researchers, Entrepreneurs, and freshers who aspire to build a career in web development.
Prior experience with any programming language is not mandatory but can ease the learning curve.
Begin an educational journey to become a master of Programming with Golang while learning its best practices and enhancing your expertise in development.
Welcome to Introduction to Go Programming. In this module, we will understand the capabilities of Go as a langauge. Learn to use basic Go programming concepts such as variables, arrays, slices, data types, etc to code successfully in Go. Understand the method of importing the packages and use control statements and loops in a Go program.
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17个视频5篇阅读材料5个作业4个讨论话题
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17个视频•总计94分钟
Course Introduction•6分钟
Introduction to Go•6分钟
Go Features and Domains•4分钟
Packages and Import•7分钟
Variables•6分钟
Data Types•7分钟
Constants•5分钟
Conditional Statements•7分钟
Looping Statements•7分钟
Break and Continue•5分钟
Goto Statements•5分钟
Defer Statements - I•7分钟
Defer Statements - II•3分钟
Setup Local Go Environement - I•4分钟
Setup Local Go Environement - II•4分钟
First Go Program•5分钟
Golang Program Examples•5分钟
5篇阅读材料•总计27分钟
Course Overview•7分钟
Advanced Domains in Golang•5分钟
Opportunities with Golang•5分钟
How to Use Discussion Forums•5分钟
Complete Setup for Go•5分钟
5个作业•总计68分钟
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 1•40分钟
Knowledge Check - Introduction to Go•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Concepts•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Control Statements•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Setting up the Go environment•7分钟
4个讨论话题•总计20分钟
State a few features that make Golang different from other programming languages?•5分钟
How do different data types (e.g., integers, strings, floats) occupy memory in Go language?•5分钟
Describe how different control statements influence program flow and logic.•5分钟
Discuss the concept of the Go workspace and its structure. What are the advantages of organizing code within the workspace? •5分钟
Core Go Concepts
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In the second week of this course, learn to use core Golang concepts such as scope, data types, arrays, and slides in Go program. Also, explore the use of maps and functions
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14个视频3篇阅读材料5个作业4个讨论话题
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14个视频•总计71分钟
Introduction to Scope•7分钟
Scope Categories•7分钟
Lexical Scoping•4分钟
Introduction to Data Types•5分钟
Go Data Types - Numbers•4分钟
Boolean and Strings•5分钟
Pointers•3分钟
Arrays in Golang•5分钟
Slices in Golang•4分钟
Slices Examples•7分钟
Maps - I•5分钟
Maps - II•5分钟
Functions•5分钟
Methods•4分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计15分钟
Advanced Scope Concepts•5分钟
Composite Data Types•5分钟
Anonymous Functions•5分钟
5个作业•总计48分钟
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 2•20分钟
Knowledge Check - Scope in Go•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Data Types in Golang•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Arrays and Slices•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Maps and Functions•7分钟
4个讨论话题•总计20分钟
Define scope in programming and its relevance to Golang.•5分钟
What are some best practices for effectively using data types in Go programming?•5分钟
What are some common use cases for arrays and slices in real-world Go programming?•5分钟
Discuss the performance considerations when working with maps, especially in terms of lookup time and memory usage.•5分钟
Error Handling, Go Structs and Interfaces
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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In the third week of this course, manage and resolve errors that occur during the execution of a Go program. Also, learn the concept of structure and interafces in programming with Golang
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8个视频2篇阅读材料4个作业3个讨论话题
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8个视频•总计39分钟
Error Handling•5分钟
Techniques for Error Handling•4分钟
Error Handling Techniques•4分钟
Introduction to Structs•4分钟
Accessing Structure Members•6分钟
Pointer Receivers•4分钟
Introduction to Interfaces•6分钟
Implementing Interfaces•6分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
Embedding Interfaces•10分钟
Type Assertion and Type Switch•30分钟
4个作业•总计41分钟
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 3•20分钟
Knowledge Check - Error Handling in Go•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Structs•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Interfaces•7分钟
3个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Compare Go's error handling mechanisms with error handling in other programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript. What are the similarities and differences?•5分钟
Discuss best practices for struct design and usage to ensure code readability and maintainability.•5分钟
Explore the use of empty interfaces (interface{}) in Go and their implications.•5分钟
Go Concurrency and Channels
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In the forth week of this course, learn to work with concurrency in Golang programming. Also, work with goroutines and channels along with their types.
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10个视频3篇阅读材料4个作业3个讨论话题
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10个视频•总计41分钟
Introduction to Concurrency•5分钟
Go Routines•4分钟
Anonymous Goroutine•4分钟
Goroutine Synchronization•8分钟
Introduction to Go Channels•3分钟
Buffered channel•3分钟
Unbuffered channel•2分钟
How to use channels•5分钟
The Select Statement•3分钟
Select Statement Cases•4分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计65分钟
Wait Groups and Worker Pools•5分钟
Advanced Concepts of Select Statement•30分钟
Recovering from Panic with Select Statement•30分钟
4个作业•总计41分钟
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 4•20分钟
Knowledge Check - Introduction to Concurrency•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Channels•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Select Statement•7分钟
3个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Why is Go particularly well-suited for concurrent programming?•5分钟
Compare and contrast buffered and unbuffered channels in Go. Also, illustrate the scenarios where each type of channel is more suitable.•5分钟
What is the major role of Select Statement in Go? Discuss its purpose in managing communication between goroutines.•5分钟
Packages and Modules
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In the fifth week of this course, learn to work with packages and it's types in Golang programming. Also, learn to create and publish modules
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12个视频1篇阅读材料4个作业3个讨论话题
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12个视频•总计38分钟
Introduction to Go Packages•2分钟
Advanced Package Concepts•3分钟
Using Packages in Go•1分钟
Frequently Used Packages•3分钟
Http Package•4分钟
Introduction to Go Modules•2分钟
Creating Go Modules•3分钟
Publishing Go Modules•3分钟
Adding Dependencies•3分钟
Introduction to Operations•3分钟
Read and Write in File•3分钟
File Locking•8分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计7分钟
Keeping Go Modules Compatible•7分钟
4个作业•总计41分钟
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 5•20分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Packages•7分钟
Knowledge Check - Go Modules•7分钟
Knowledge Check - I/O Operations•7分钟
3个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Discuss the benefits of using packages for code organization and reuse.•5分钟
Share best practices for managing and organizing modules in Go projects.•5分钟
What is the os package and its role in file handling?•5分钟
Course Wrap Up and Assessment
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This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Answer a comprehensive quiz which marks you as a learner who is confident in Programming with Golang.
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1个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业1个讨论话题
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1个视频•总计1分钟
Programming with Golang: Course Summary•1分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计5分钟
Final Project: To-Do List Manager•5分钟
1个作业•总计20分钟
End Course Knowledge Check: Programming with Golang•20分钟
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Golang, commonly known as Go, is an open-source programming language developed by a team at Google, primarily designed for building reliable, efficient, and scalable software systems. Go was created with the goal of providing a language that combines the ease of programming of dynamic languages like Python with the performance and safety of statically typed languages like C or C++. Go offers an open-source community that contributes libraries, frameworks, and tools, expanding its ecosystem and supporting its growth.
It is widely used in various domains, including web development, system programming, cloud-based services, networking, and distributed systems.
What are the prerequisites for Programming with Golang?
The prerequisites for Programming with Golang include:
- Computer Science Fundamentals: Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures (arrays, slices, maps) and algorithms can assist in applying these concepts while Programming with Golang.
- Text Editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Familiarity with using a text editor (e.g., VSCode, Sublime Text) or an IDE (e.g., GoLand, VS Code with Go extension) for writing and managing code.
- Command-Line Interface (CLI) Familiarity: Basic knowledge of using the command line interface for compiling, running, and managing files can be beneficial for working with Go tools.
While these are helpful prerequisites, it's worth noting that Programming with Golang is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to many users. Beginners can start with basic tasks and gradually build their skills as they gain more experience with the tool.
What software and hardware requirements are there for Programming with Golang course?
Operating System Compatibility: Golang is compatible with the following Windows operating systems:
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: A 64-bit processor with at least 1.4 GHz speed or higher is recommended.
Memory (RAM): A minimum of 8 GB RAM is required for better performance.
Hard Drive Space: You need at least 2 GB of free hard drive space for the installation.
How do I access the course materials?
The course materials can be accessed as one progresses from 1 lesson to another by completing the due assignments and graded assignments.
Is a certificate provided upon course completion?
Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments and quizzes present in the Programming with Golang course.
Who is this Programming with Golang course for?
This course is designed for freshers who are novices in programming and web development aiming for the role of a Web Developer, Data Scientist, System Programmer, etc. The main aim is to explore apps like cloud, server side applications, DevOps, and command line tools.
What prior programming knowledge is required for this course?
Only basic programming knowledge is needed. The course starts with Go fundamentals like variables, loops, and data types.
Can I use this course to prepare for a Golang certification or job interview?
Yes. The course builds core Go skills—structs, interfaces, concurrency, and error handling—useful for certifications and interviews.
Is Go suitable for web development or only for system-level programming?
Go is ideal for both system-level programming and web development, including APIs, cloud services, and microservices.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.