Programming with Golang (Coursera)

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.

This course is part of the Go Programming Language Specialization.

Syllabus

Introduction to Go Programming

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.

Core Go Concepts

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

Error Handling, Go Structs and Interfaces

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

Go Concurrency and Channels

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.

Packages and Modules

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

Course Wrap Up and Assessment

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.