Programming with Golang

This course is part of Go Programming Language Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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There are 6 modules in this course

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.

What's included

17 videos5 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

17 videosTotal 93 minutes

Course Introduction6 minutesPreview module
Introduction to Go6 minutes
Go Features and Domains4 minutes
Packages and Import6 minutes
Variables6 minutes
Data Types6 minutes
Constants5 minutes
Conditional Statements7 minutes
Looping Statements6 minutes
Break and Continue5 minutes
Goto Statements4 minutes
Defer Statements - I6 minutes
Defer Statements - II2 minutes
Setup Local Go Environement - I4 minutes
Setup Local Go Environement - II4 minutes
First Go Program5 minutes
Golang Program Examples5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 27 minutes

Course Overview7 minutes
Advanced Domains in Golang5 minutes
Opportunities with Golang5 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums5 minutes
Complete Setup for Go5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check - Introduction to Go7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Concepts7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Control Statements7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Setting up the Go environment7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 120 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

State a few features that make Golang different from other programming languages?5 minutes
How do different data types (e.g., integers, strings, floats) occupy memory in Go language?5 minutes
Describe how different control statements influence program flow and logic.5 minutes
Discuss the concept of the Go workspace and its structure. What are the advantages of organizing code within the workspace? 5 minutes

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

What's included

14 videos3 readings5 assignments4 discussion prompts

14 videosTotal 70 minutes

Introduction to Scope6 minutesPreview module
Scope Categories6 minutes
Lexical Scoping4 minutes
Introduction to Data Types5 minutes
Go Data Types - Numbers3 minutes
Boolean and Strings5 minutes
Pointers3 minutes
Arrays in Golang5 minutes
Slices in Golang3 minutes
Slices Examples7 minutes
Maps - I5 minutes
Maps - II4 minutes
Functions4 minutes
Methods4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 15 minutes

Advanced Scope Concepts5 minutes
Composite Data Types5 minutes
Anonymous Functions5 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 48 minutes

Knowledge Check - Scope in Go7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Data Types in Golang7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Arrays and Slices7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Maps and Functions7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap-Up Assessment 220 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Define scope in programming and its relevance to Golang.5 minutes
What are some best practices for effectively using data types in Go programming?5 minutes
What are some common use cases for arrays and slices in real-world Go programming?5 minutes
Discuss the performance considerations when working with maps, especially in terms of lookup time and memory usage.5 minutes

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

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 37 minutes

Error Handling4 minutesPreview module
Techniques for Error Handling4 minutes
Error Handling Techniques3 minutes
Introduction to Structs4 minutes
Accessing Structure Members4 minutes
Pointer Receivers4 minutes
Introduction to Interfaces5 minutes
Implementing Interfaces5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Embedding Interfaces10 minutes
Type Assertion and Type Switch30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Error Handling in Go7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Structs7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Interfaces7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 320 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

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 minutes
Discuss best practices for struct design and usage to ensure code readability and maintainability.5 minutes
Explore the use of empty interfaces (interface{}) in Go and their implications.5 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

10 videosTotal 41 minutes

Introduction to Concurrency5 minutesPreview module
Go Routines3 minutes
Anonymous Goroutine4 minutes
Goroutine Synchronization7 minutes
Introduction to Go Channels2 minutes
Buffered channel3 minutes
Unbuffered channel2 minutes
How to use channels4 minutes
The Select Statement3 minutes
Select Statement Cases3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Wait Groups and Worker Pools5 minutes
Advanced Concepts of Select Statement30 minutes
Recovering from Panic with Select Statement30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Introduction to Concurrency7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Channels7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Select Statement7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 420 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

Why is Go particularly well-suited for concurrent programming?5 minutes
Compare and contrast buffered and unbuffered channels in Go. Also, illustrate the scenarios where each type of channel is more suitable.5 minutes
What is the major role of Select Statement in Go? Discuss its purpose in managing communication between goroutines.5 minutes

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

What's included

12 videos1 reading4 assignments3 discussion prompts

12 videosTotal 38 minutes

Introduction to Go Packages2 minutesPreview module
Advanced Package Concepts2 minutes
Using Packages in Go1 minute
Frequently Used Packages2 minutes
Http Package3 minutes
Introduction to Go Modules2 minutes
Creating Go Modules2 minutes
Publishing Go Modules2 minutes
Adding Dependencies2 minutes
Introduction to Operations3 minutes
Read and Write in File3 minutes
File Locking7 minutes

1 readingTotal 7 minutes

Keeping Go Modules Compatible7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 41 minutes

Knowledge Check - Go Packages7 minutes
Knowledge Check - Go Modules7 minutes
Knowledge Check - I/O Operations7 minutes
End Module Knowledge Check Module Wrap Up Assessment 520 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes

Discuss the benefits of using packages for code organization and reuse.5 minutes
Share best practices for managing and organizing modules in Go projects.5 minutes
What is the os package and its role in file handling?5 minutes

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.