Software Productivity with Go

This book is a comprehensive guide to mastering Golang, one of the most efficient and developer-friendly programming languages available today. It is designed to help developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts alike, to build high-performance, secure, and scalable applications using Go.

This book introduces you to Go programming, focusing on efficient software development while addressing common challenges. It starts with Go installation, setting up the Vim IDE, and core concepts like concurrency using goroutines and channels. You will explore advanced topics, including data structures, algorithms, high-performance networking, and building secure applications. The book also covers essential deployment strategies like microservices and CI/CD pipelines, along with expert techniques for debugging and error handling. It concludes with a detailed case study, a review of Go basics, and a quick-reference cheat sheet, giving you practical tools to master Go programming and tackle real-world projects with confidence.

By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in Golang's capabilities, allowing you to confidently apply the language to your job roles in software development, backend engineering, and system design. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to leverage Golang to build robust, high-performing applications in a variety of professional settings.

KEY FEATURES

* Comprehensive guide to Golang, covering basic to advanced programming concepts.
* In-depth focus on concurrency, networking, security, and error handling in Go.
* Practical insights for building high-performance, scalable, and secure applications.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Set up and configure a Go development environment using Vim IDE.
* Leverage Go’s concurrency model to build high-performance applications.
* Implement efficient data structures to optimize your Go programs.
* Develop secure applications by following Go’s best security practices.
* Deploy Go applications efficiently for production environments.
* Apply advanced error handling and debugging techniques for stability.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is primarily intended for software developers and engineers who are interested in learning and mastering the Go programming language. Prior experience with programming in any language is beneficial but not strictly required.

1. Introduction to Golang
2. Setting up Environment for Vim IDE
3. Introduction to Leveraging Concurrency in Go
4. Data Structures in Go
5. Translating Existing Code into Clean Code
6. High Performance Networking with Go
7. Developing Secure Applications with Go
8. Deployment
9. Advanced Error Handling and Debugging Techniques
10. Crash Course and Best Practices in Go Programming
APPENDIX: The Final Word

Sufyan bin Uzayr is a writer, coder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has authored several books in the past, pertaining to a diverse range of topics, ranging from History to Computers/IT.

He is the Director of Parakozm, a multinational IT company specializing in EdTech solutions. He also runs Zeba Academy, an online learning and teaching vertical with a focus on STEM fields.

Sufyan specializes in a wide variety of technologies, such as JavaScript, Dart, WordPress, Drupal, Linux and Python. He holds multiple degrees, including ones in Management, IT, Literature and Political Science.

He is a digital nomad, dividing his time between four countries. He has lived and taught in universities and educational institutions around the globe. He takes a keen interest in technology, politics, literature, history and sports, and in his spare time, he enjoys teaching coding and English to young students.