Getting Started with Go

Install Go, set up your development environment, and write your first Go program using the official tools and playground

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  Install Go: Download and install Go from the official website for your operating system Official Go Installation Guide Step-by-step instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux

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  Take A Tour of Go: Interactive introduction to Go covering basics, methods, and concurrency A Tour of Go Official interactive tutorial • Run code in your browser • Learn by doing

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  Use Go Playground: Write and run Go code directly in your browser without installation The Go Playground Test code snippets • Share examples • Experiment freely

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  🎥 Write Your First Go Program - Hello World Quick start • Basic syntax • Run and compile your first program

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Master Go's core syntax including variables, types, control flow, and basic data structures

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  Variables and Types: Learn about Go's type system, variable declarations, and basic types Go by Example: Variables var keyword • Short declaration • Zero values • Type inference

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  Control Flow: Master if/else, for loops, switch statements, and Go's unique control structures Go by Example: Control Flow if/else • for loops • switch statements • defer keyword

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  Arrays and Slices: Understand Go's approach to collections with arrays and dynamic slices Go by Example: Slices Fixed arrays • Dynamic slices • append() • slice operations

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  🎥 Learn Go Programming - FreeCodeCamp (7-hour course) 7 hours • 1.5M+ views • Complete beginner to intermediate coverage

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Learn to organize code with functions, create custom types with structs, and implement methods and interfaces

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  Functions: Master function declarations, multiple return values, and variadic functions Go by Example: Functions Function syntax • Multiple returns • Named returns • Variadic functions

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  Structs: Create custom data types with structs and learn about composition Go by Example: Structs Struct definition • Field access • Struct literals • Embedded structs

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  Methods: Attach behavior to types with methods and understand pointer receivers Go by Example: Methods Method definition • Value vs pointer receivers • Method sets

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  🎥 Golang Tutorial for Beginners - TechWorld with Nana 3.5 hours • 800K+ views • Interfaces, structs, and practical projects

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Understand Go's powerful concurrency model using goroutines, channels, and the select statement

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  Goroutines: Launch concurrent functions with lightweight goroutines Go by Example: Goroutines go keyword • Lightweight threads • Concurrent execution • Scheduler basics

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  Channels: Communicate between goroutines using channels Go by Example: Channels Channel creation • Send/receive • Buffered channels • Closing channels

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  Select Statement: Wait on multiple channel operations with select Go by Example: Select Multiplexing • Non-blocking operations • Timeouts • Default cases

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  Advanced Concurrency Patterns: Deep dive into Go's concurrency primitives Concurrency in Go by Cox-Buday (O'Reilly) Goroutines • Channels • Select • Context • Sync package patterns

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Organize code with packages, manage dependencies with Go modules, and use the standard library effectively

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  Packages: Organize code into reusable packages with proper import paths How to Write Go Code (Official Guide) Package structure • Imports • Exported names • Package initialization

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  Go Modules: Manage dependencies with Go's built-in module system Using Go Modules (Official Blog) go mod init • go mod tidy • go.mod file • Semantic versioning

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  Standard Library: Explore Go's comprehensive standard library Go Standard Library Documentation fmt • io • http • json • os • and 100+ more packages

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  🎥 Go Programming Crash Course - Traversy Media 1 hour • 500K+ views • Quick overview of Go fundamentals and packages

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Apply your Go knowledge by building CLI tools, web servers, and REST APIs with popular frameworks

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  Build CLI Tools: Create command-line applications with flag parsing and user interaction Go by Example: Command-Line Tools flag package • os.Args • CLI best practices • User input

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  HTTP Servers: Build web servers using the standard library net/http package Go by Example: HTTP Servers http.ListenAndServe • Handlers • Routing • Middleware basics

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  REST APIs with Gin: Build production-ready REST APIs using the Gin framework Gin Framework Quickstart Routing • JSON responses • Middleware • Validation • Error handling

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  Practice with Gophercises: Build 20+ real projects to solidify your Go skills Gophercises - Coding Exercises for Gophers 20+ exercises • CLI tools • Web apps • Real-world projects

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  The Go Programming Language Book: Comprehensive guide by Donovan & Kernighan The Go Programming Language (GOPL) Authoritative reference • Real-world examples • Best practices

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