The "Advanced Golang Concepts" course evaluates the possibility for creating sophisticated ERP systems, complicated software, websites, and mobile and web applications. The course aims to prepare a learner to design concurrent and systems programs making the ecosystem client-friendly.
Advanced Golang Concepts
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Advanced Golang Concepts
This course is part of Go Programming Language Specialization
Instructor: Edureka
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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
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16 videos5 readings4 assignments
In the second week of this course, learn to work with external libraries in Go such as CGO. Error handling, testing, and profiling are essential aspects of building reliable, maintainable, and performant Go applications. This module explores advanced techniques and best practices for handling errors, writing effective tests, and profiling Go programs to optimize their performance.
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13 videos3 readings5 assignments
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13 videos2 readings3 assignments
The forth week of this course is tailored for Go developers seeking an in-depth understanding of design patterns, effective web development techniques, and industry best practices. This module goes beyond the basics, providing comprehensive insights into structuring robust, maintainable, and performant Go applications.
What's included
19 videos4 readings4 assignments
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 Advanced Golang Concepts.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Frequently asked questions
Advanced concepts in Golang go beyond the basic language syntax and encompass more sophisticated techniques and patterns that can be used to build complex and scalable software solutions such as concurrency, reflection, metaprogramming, design patterns, etc
The prerequisites for Advanced Golang Concepts 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 Advanced Golang Concepts 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.
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.