GO Programming in easy steps: Discover Google’s Go language

by Mike McGrath

GO Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin coding computer programs with Google’s Go programming language. The code in the listed steps within the book is color-coded making it easier for beginners to grasp. You need have no previous knowledge of any computer programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer. GO Programming in easy steps instructs you how to write code to create your own computer programs. It contains separate chapters demonstrating how to store information in data structures, how to control program flow using control structures, and how to create re-usable blocks of code in program functions. There are complete step-by-step example programs that demonstrate each aspect of coding, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when each program is executed. GO Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to easily create a programming environment on your own computer, so you can quickly begin to create your own working programs by copying the book's examples. After demonstrating the essential building blocks of computer programming it describes how to use data abstraction for object-oriented programming and demonstrates how to code goroutines and channels for concurrency in your programs. Table of Contents 1. Get Started 2. Store Values 3. Perform Operations 4. Control Flow 5. Produce Functions 6. Build Structures 7. Create Arrays 8. Harness Time 9. Manage Data 10. Handle Input 11. Employ Concurrency 12. Request Responses

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2020

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Reviews

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book does a good job covering the basics using easy to follow examples to code out. I have some other books by this author and he really does a good job with the foundational topics. I read the ebook and coded out the examples in about 3 or 4 days. I've used GO in the past and this was a good referesher. Be warned this is NOT a book thats going to make you an expert... Its a $10.00 quick and easy overview of the language. Good for people who may not like the online format of 'The Tour of Go'. Topics not covered Testing, Go Modules. For the price I thought it was a good buy.

[Srinivasan Nanduri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect book to start your journey with Go language. For beginners or for those who want to refresh their fundamental programming concepts, I recommend reading the Coding for beginners from the same author before arriving at this.

[George T. Spence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introduction

Helpful in getting my feed wet. Only a few mistakes in the code examples in the kindle book when using VS Code to edit and test. Will help me understand code that I have to work with on an upcoming project.

[Karthik · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book that very quickly takes you from being a noob to a productive programmer in Go language. No fluff, just stuff that you should know to make you hit the road running.

The author surely lived up to his promise of helping the reader learn in easy steps. Give this book a shot, if you are a noob or a polyglot programmer who wants a quick refresher of things; you won't be disappointed.