Go - Complete Course on Go (GoLang)
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This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the specialization. In this specialization, you'll build a strong foundation in Go programming, starting with installation, basic commands, and setting up Visual Studio Code. You'll progress from writing your first Go program to more advanced topics like pointers, goroutines, and error handling. As you advance, you'll master Go’s core features like variables, constants, and functions, and work hands-on with arrays, slices, maps, structs, and interfaces. You'll also dive into critical concepts like memory management, concurrency, and error handling for building scalable applications. Perfect for beginners and those enhancing their backend development skills, this specialization includes real-world projects to apply your knowledge and develop functional Go applications. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to install and configure Go, manage variables, define functions, use pointers, and work with concurrency and error handling. You'll also learn to create structured, maintainable Go applications, including integrating third-party packages and using interfaces effectively.
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What you'll learn
- install and configure Go
- manage variables and constants
- define and utilize functions
- use pointers and work with concurrency
- handle errors effectively
- create structured and maintainable Go applications
- integrate third-party packages
- effectively use interfaces
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