Go Programming: Build Fast, Scalable, Reliable Applications

Master Go programming from the ground up — learn core concepts, syntax, concurrency, web development, and microservices.

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Go programming, including syntax, variables, and control structures.

Apply functions, pointers, and basic data structures to build efficient Go programs.

Explore Go’s object-oriented concepts, including interfaces, structs, and composition.

Develop proficiency in working with Go’s concurrency model using goroutines and channels.

Handle file input/output operations and process JSON data effectively in Go applications.

Build HTTP clients and servers to understand Go’s web capabilities.

Master concurrency patterns and synchronization techniques using Go’s sync packages.

Use Go web frameworks to create scalable web applications.

Analyze and optimize Go code performance using profiling and performance techniques.

Access and manipulate databases within Go applications.

Leverage advanced Go features like reflection, generics, and metaprogramming.

Design and implement microservices architectures and work with gRPC in Go.

Build practical command-line applications, tools, and mini-projects (e.g., chat server, password manager, to-do list manager).

Simulate real-world systems like blockchain and URL shorteners to apply learned concepts.

Prepare for Go interviews by reviewing common questions and best-practice answers for beginners, developers, and advanced practitioners.

Requirements

Enthusiasm and determination to make your mark on the world!

Description

A warm welcome to the Go Programming: Build Fast, Scalable, Reliable Applications course by Uplatz.What is Go Programming?Go (also called Golang) is an open-source programming language developed at Google in 2007 and officially released in 2009. It was designed to combine the performance and safety of statically typed languages like C/C++ with the simplicity and ease of use of dynamic languages like Python.Go is particularly known for making it easy to build fast, scalable, and concurrent systems — which is why it’s widely used for backend services, cloud infrastructure, DevOps tools, and microservices architectures.Key Features of Go ProgrammingSimplicity and ReadabilityGo has a clean, minimalist syntax that emphasizes simplicity, making code easy to read, write, and maintain.Compiled LanguageGo compiles directly to machine code, resulting in fast execution and small binaries with no runtime dependencies.Static Typing and SafetyIt offers strong, static typing which helps catch errors at compile time and ensures type safety.Garbage CollectionGo includes built-in garbage collection, managing memory automatically while maintaining good performance.Concurrency SupportGo’s standout feature is its first-class concurrency model using goroutines and channels, making it easy to build concurrent and parallel applications.Fast CompilationUnlike languages like C++, Go has remarkably fast compilation speeds, enabling rapid development cycles.Standard LibraryIt comes with a powerful, rich standard library covering web servers, I/O, networking, encryption, and more — reducing the need for third-party packages.Built-in Testing ToolsGo includes tools for unit testing and benchmarking right out of the box.Cross-Platform CompilationYou can compile Go programs to run on multiple operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows) without needing complex setups.Modern ToolingGo provides integrated tools for formatting, linting, documentation, and package management, simplifying the developer workflow.Strong Ecosystem and CommunityIt’s widely adopted in cloud computing (Kubernetes is written in Go), microservices, CLI tools, and large-scale backend systems.Go Programming - Course CurriculumChapter 1 - Getting StartedGetting Started with Go — Go setup and creating the first Go program.Go Basics — Go data types, variables, and the fmt package.Chapter 2 - Core Programming ConceptsGo Programming Control Structures — Detailed control structures, including defer, panic, and recover.Functions in Go — Functions, assignments, and solutions.Basic Data Structures in Go — Lists, maps, and other basic data structures with hands-on examples.Basic Data Structures Assignment Solutions — Step-by-step coding explanations.Chapter 3 - Object-Oriented and Advanced Language FeaturesObject-Oriented Concepts in Go (Part 1) — Methods, interfaces, and assignments.Object-Oriented Concepts in Go (Part 2) — Error handling using the Error interface.Go Pointer — Refresher on pointers with examples.Reflection in Go — Exploring Go’s reflection capabilities.Go Generics — Generics concepts with examples.Metaprogramming in Go — Advanced techniques and examples.Chapter 4 - Concurrency and ParallelismGoroutines — Understanding goroutines with hands-on exercises.Channels in Go — Working with channels in concurrent programs.Concurrent Web Scraper in Go — Building a web scraper project.Concurrency Patterns — Common patterns with practice assignments.Go sync packages (Part 1) — Exploring the sync package.Go sync packages (Part 2) — Broadcast() method and good practices.Go sync packages (Part 3) — Exercise solutions and deep dives.Chapter 5 - Web Development and NetworkingGo HTTP Client and Server (Part 1) — HTTP client setup and basic server.Go HTTP Client and Server (Part 2) — Advanced server examples and mini-projects.Go Web Frameworks — Exploring Gin, Echo, and Fiber.Go with JSON — Working with JSON data.Go File Input Output — File handling in Go.TCP Chat Server in Go — Creating a real-time chat server.Chapter 6 - Performance, Profiling, and OptimizationGo Profiling — CPU, memory profiling, and benchmarking.Go Performance Techniques — Optimization strategies.Go Performance Optimization with Code Organization — Improving code structure for performance.Chapter 7 - Databases and MicroservicesGo Database Access — Connecting and interacting with databases.Go Microservices Architecture — Building microservices using Go.gRPC in Go — Implementing gRPC services.Chapter 8 - Hands-On Projects (CLI and Tools)Go Command-Line Calculator — CLI calculator project.Go To-Do List Manager (CLI) — Building a CLI task manager.Guess the Number Game — Interactive command-line game.Shortener in Go — Building a URL shortener.Weather CLI Tool in Go — CLI-based weather information tool.Go Password Manager — Building a password management tool.Simple Blockchain Simulation in Go — Blockchain project.Markdown to HTML Converter in Go — Conversion tool project.Go Expense Tracker — Building a personal expense tracker.Chapter 9 - Interview PreparationGo Interview Questions & Answers for Beginners.Go Interview Questions & Answers for Intermediate Developers.Go Interview Questions & Answers for Advanced Developers.Career Scope of Learning GoHigh Demand in Tech CompaniesMany major tech companies (Google, Uber, Dropbox, Netflix, Cloudflare, Twitch) use Go for building scalable backend systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure. This creates consistent demand for skilled Go developers.Backend Developer RolesGo is heavily used for backend development, including RESTful APIs, real-time services, and distributed systems. Companies hiring backend engineers increasingly look for Go expertise.DevOps and Cloud EngineeringTools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform are built with Go. Knowledge of Go gives you a strong advantage in DevOps, SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), and cloud infrastructure roles.Microservices ArchitectureAs companies shift to microservices, Go’s concurrency features and lightweight binaries make it an ideal language. This opens opportunities for architects and developers focused on scalable service design.Blockchain and FintechGo is gaining traction in blockchain projects (like Hyperledger Fabric) and fintech systems that require speed, reliability, and concurrency.Open Source ContributionsMany leading open-source projects are written in Go, providing opportunities to contribute to influential projects, grow your profile, and build networks in the tech community.Freelancing and ContractingGo is popular among startups and small-to-medium companies looking for fast, reliable systems. Freelancers with Go expertise can work on varied projects, from backend systems to CLI tools.Career Growth and SalaryGo developers are among the higher-paid software engineers globally, as the skill is still relatively niche but in growing demand. Roles range from junior Go developers to senior backend engineers, tech leads, and cloud architects.Startup OpportunitiesWith its simplicity and scalability, Go is ideal for startup environments where teams need to iterate fast. Learning Go can position you to join or even launch startup ventures.Specialized AreasGo skills can lead to specialized roles in performance engineering, systems programming, API development, and networking.

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started with Go

Lecture 1 Getting Started with Go

Section 2: Go Basics

Lecture 2 Go Basics

Section 3: Go Control Structures

Lecture 3 Go Control Structures

Section 4: Functions in Go

Lecture 4 Functions in Go

Section 5: Basic Data Structures in Go

Lecture 5 Basic Data Structures in Go

Section 6: Basic Data Structures Assignment Solutions

Lecture 6 Basic Data Structures Assignment Solutions

Section 7: Object-Oriented Concepts in Go

Lecture 7 Part 1 - Object-Oriented Concepts in Go

Lecture 8 Part 2 - Object-Oriented Concepts in Go

Section 8: Goroutines

Lecture 9 Goroutines

Section 9: Channels in Go

Lecture 10 Channels in Go

Section 10: Go File Input Output

Lecture 11 Go File Input Output

Section 11: Go with JSON

Lecture 12 Go with JSON

Section 12: Go HTTP Client and Server

Lecture 13 Part 1 - Go HTTP Client and Server

Lecture 14 Part 2 - Go HTTP Client and Server

Section 13: Go Pointer

Lecture 15 Go Pointer

Section 14: Concurrent Web Scraper in Go

Lecture 16 Concurrent Web Scraper in Go

Section 15: Concurrency Patterns

Lecture 17 Concurrency Patterns

Section 16: Go Sync Packages

Lecture 18 Part 1 - Go Sync Packages

Lecture 19 Part 2 - Go Sync Packages

Lecture 20 Part 3 - Go Sync Packages

Section 17: Go Web Frameworks

Lecture 21 Go Web Frameworks

Section 18: Go Profiling

Lecture 22 Go Profiling

Section 19: Go Performance Techniques

Lecture 23 Go Performance Techniques

Section 20: Go Database Access

Lecture 24 Go Database Access

Section 21: Go Performance Optimization with Code Organization

Lecture 25 Go Performance Optimization with Code Organization

Section 22: Reflection in Go

Lecture 26 Reflection in Go

Section 23: Go Generics

Lecture 27 Go Generics

Section 24: Metaprogramming in Go

Lecture 28 Metaprogramming in Go

Section 25: Go Microservices Architecture

Lecture 29 Go Microservices Architecture

Section 26: gRPC in Go

Lecture 30 gRPC in Go

Section 27: Go Command-Line Calculator

Lecture 31 Go Command-Line Calculator

Section 28: Go To-Do List Manager - CLI

Lecture 32 Go To-Do List Manager - CLI

Section 29: Guess the Number Game - A Hands-on Project

Lecture 33 Guess the Number Game - A Hands-on Project

Section 30: URL Shortener in Go

Lecture 34 URL Shortener in Go

Section 31: Weather CLI Tool in Go

Lecture 35 Weather CLI Tool in Go

Section 32: TCP Chat Server in Go

Lecture 36 TCP Chat Server in Go

Section 33: Go Password Manager

Lecture 37 Go Password Manager

Section 34: Simple Blockchain Simulation in Go

Lecture 38 Simple Blockchain Simulation in Go

Section 35: Markdown to HTML Converter in Go

Lecture 39 Markdown to HTML Converter in Go

Section 36: Go Expense Tracker

Lecture 40 Go Expense Tracker

Section 37: Go Interview Questions & Answers

Lecture 41 Go Interview Questions & Answers for Beginners

Lecture 42 Go Interview Questions & Answers for Developers

Lecture 43 Go Interview Questions & Answers for Advanced Developers

Beginner to intermediate programmers who want to learn Go from scratch and gradually progress to advanced topics.,Software developers familiar with other languages (like Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript) who want to expand their skills by adding Go to their toolkit.,Backend developers looking to build high-performance, concurrent, and scalable applications using Go.,System programmers and DevOps engineers interested in Go’s efficiency for building tools, CLIs, and microservices.,Software architects and tech leads aiming to understand Go’s concurrency model and how it supports microservices architecture.,Students and recent graduates in computer science or software engineering who want practical, project-based experience with Go.,Developers preparing for Go developer interviews or aiming for Go-related roles in the tech industry.,Open-source contributors or hobbyists eager to experiment with Go in real-world projects like web servers, chat apps, blockchain, and CLI tools.