Go (Golang)

Course Information

Duration: 36 Weeks

Time 2 Hour/Week

CI Code: CODE109

Location: Virtual, Live

Course Fee: Free With Membership / $199 Without Membership

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Student Age Eligibility: 8 - 17 Years

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Why Coding Institute

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Objective: This course introduces students to backend development using Go (Golang), a language designed for efficiency, concurrency, and scalability in server-side applications. Students will learn Go programming essentials, web server setup, RESTful API development, and effective use of Go’s concurrency model to build high-performance backend systems.

Methods: Hands-on coding exercises, project-based learning, and interactive sessions focused on practical backend development skills.

Skills Gained:

Proficiency in Go syntax, data structures, and core language features
Understanding of backend server setup, API creation, and HTTP methods
Knowledge of Go’s concurrency model for handling multiple requests
Database integration, data handling, and authentication techniques
Skills in testing, debugging, and optimizing backend applications

Master Go syntax, structures, and functions for backend development.
Create RESTful APIs and manage server responses.
Implement Go’s concurrency features to handle high traffic efficiently.
Connect applications with databases and manage data transactions.
Develop skills in testing, securing, and deploying backend applications.

Available Start Dates & Times

* ALL COURSES ARE 1 HOUR LONG AND FOLLOW EASTERN TIME

Course Details

This Class is a Virtual Live Class

Modules

The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery in the current academic intake of this course. These may be subject to change in future years as the University regularly revises.

Semester 1

Weeks 1 - 12: Introduction to Go and Setting Up the Development Environment

Topics: Installing Go, understanding syntax basics, project setup, defining functions, polymorphism, custom error types.

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Semester 2

Weeks 1 - 12: Introduction to HTTP Servers in Go

Topics: Setting up an HTTP server, understanding request and response handling, JSON encoding/decoding, synchronization, data handling.

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Semester 3

Weeks 1 - 12: Authentication and Authorization

Topics: Implementing JWT, session management, and securing API endpoints, profiling for performance, using Docker, completing a final project.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Write and debug Go code for efficient backend functionality.
Design RESTful APIs and manage HTTP methods effectively.
Implement concurrency with goroutines and channels for scalable applications.
Connect Go applications to SQL and NoSQL databases.
Develop, test, and deploy a complete backend service by the end of the course.

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Highlights

Comprehensive Learning:

Detailed study for foundational learning and development in coding.

Interactive Learning:

Virtual labs, simulations, and real-world case studies.

Expert Instruction:

Live teaching from experienced professionals in the field.

Career Preparation:

Foundation for advanced studies and careers in coding.

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