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Step into the world of Programming with Golang course, where you will explore an in-depth understanding of the Go programming language from its fundamentals to advanced concepts.
During this course, you will empower your coding journey. This is not just about learning a programming language; it's a transformative experience designed to unlock your potential as a software artisan. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
The course materials can be accessed as one progresses from 1 lesson to another by completing the due assignments and graded assignments.
Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments and quizzes present in the Programming with Golang course.
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.
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