Go by Example (MEAP V08)

Unlock Go's unique perspective on program design and start writing simple, maintainable, efficient, and testable code through hands-on, realistic project examples.

In Go by Example you will learn how to:

Understand what makes Go different and adopt its philosophy for simple, pragmatic, and straightforward code
Craft programs from scratch that are robust, maintainable, and inherently testable by design
Identify common Go mistakes and apply proven patterns to create higher-quality code
Structure your projects for clarity, maintainability, and scalability
Leverage Go's unique concurrency model to craft efficient, scalable applications
Gain practical experience building CLIs, web services, and concurrent applications

Go by Example guides you to think in Go. It's a practical journey to writing high-quality code that's easy to test and maintain, packed with insights into Go's distinct philosophy. This book is full of best practices to adopt and common anti-patterns to dodge, exploring what makes Go so dramatically different from other languages. Through hands-on projects—like command-line applications, web servers, and concurrent programs—it helps experienced developers unlearn habits and quickly become productive in crafting truly Go-like, high-quality code.
about the technology
Writing well-designed Go code requires more than just porting skills from other languages. To truly leverage its power, you'll need to understand Go's unique way of working—its emphasis on simplicity, explicitness, and pragmatism. This book is your primer to effectively applying Go's design principles and understanding its core differences.
about the book
Go by Example teaches you to build high-quality Go programs by valuing simplicity, explicitness, composition, and testability. Through immersive, realistic projects, you'll learn to write idiomatic Go that's robust and adaptable, starting from the fundamentals. It's your practical guide to acquiring the "Go mindset," helping you to stop fighting the language and start delivering code that's a pleasure to work with. Easy-to-understand examples guide you through Go's essentials and advanced patterns.