Web Development w/ Google’s Go (golang) Programming Language
Why take this course?
🌟 Course Title: Web Development with Google's Go (Golang) Programming Language
🎓 Instructor Introduction: Meet Todd McLeod, a seasoned University Professor in Computer Science with over 22 years of teaching experience and a tenured faculty member at Fresno City College. He's also an adjunct faculty at California State University Fresno. His expertise and commitment to education make him the perfect guide for your journey into web development with Go.
🚀 Course Headline: Master Web Programming with Google’s Go Language – Learn from an Expert!
Course Description:
Unlock the Power of Web Development with Go 🕸️⚓️
Google's Go programming language, also known as Go or Golang, is a robust tool for building high-performance web applications. Since its launch in 2009 and reaching maturity with version 1 in 2012, Go has established itself as the most powerful, performance-driven, and scalable programming language for creating web applications, APIs, microservices, and more.
Course Breakdown:
Foundations of Web Development:
- Understanding the Web Ecosystem
- AJAX, JSON, HMAC, Base64 encoding, Web storage, Context, TLS & HTTPS
Developing with Go:
- Go Fundamentals
- Variables, types, control structures, functions, and error handling
- Web Development in Go
- Building web servers, routing, templating, and HTTP clients
- Effective Data Handling
- JSON with tags, working with data in and out of your Go application
Design Patterns & Architecture:
- MVC Design Pattern
- Understanding the MVC architecture and its implementation in Go
Databases & Storage:
- MySQL & MongoDB Integration
- Connecting to databases, performing CRUD operations
- Cloud Services & Datastores:
- Google Cloud Storage, no-sql datastore, memcache, App Engine
Web Security:
- Securing Your Applications
- Authentication, encryption with HMAC, secure communication with TLS/HTTPS
DevOps & Deployment:
- Docker Mastery
- Understanding Docker architecture, creating images and containers, using registries for deployment
Advanced Topics:
- Web Dev Toolkit
- A deep dive into the tools and technologies you need to master for comprehensive web development skills.
Real-World Application:
- Practical Projects & Case Studies
- Apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and build a portfolio of projects that showcase your expertise in Go.
What You'll Learn:
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of web development principles and be proficient in using Go for building efficient and scalable web applications. You'll learn best practices for web development, gain hands-on experience with Docker, and understand how to leverage cloud services effectively.
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is designed for developers who are new to Go or those looking to enhance their skills in building web applications. Whether you're a student, a professional programmer, or anyone interested in learning the cutting-edge technologies behind modern web development, this course will equip you with the most demanded and highest paid skills in the marketplace.
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Join Todd McLeod in this comprehensive course to master web development with Go. Open doors to a great future by signing up today and become an expert in one of the most powerful programming languages for web development. 🚀
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Comidoc Review
Our Verdict
This course offers an in-depth exploration of web programming using Google' Go language, targeting beginners who seek hands-on experience with real-world applications. Though there is room for improvement in code explanation and pacing, the curriculum provides a solid foundation that can be effectively complemented through self-study or additional resources, making it an ideal starting point for those interested specifically in Go web development.
What We Liked
- The course covers Google's Go programming language specifically for web development, providing a solid foundation in the fundamentals while focusing on best practices.
- Explained without third-party frameworks offer hands-on experience with standard library usage and real-world applications.
- Spans wide selection of skills and technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, CRUD APIs, AWS, Docker for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Instructor's calm energy and gradual pacing facilitate mastery in Golang fundamentals before progressing to advanced concepts.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some code explanations could be more detailed, particularly when the instructor refers to existing code; this would be helpful for beginners.
- AWS is emphasized as a backend database, which might not align with learners' hosting environments or preferences.
- Course content, while comprehensive, could benefit from occasional updates to ensure alignment with recent package releases.
- Pacing may be uneven at times, with some lessons dwelling on less-relevant topics; this can affect learner engagement.