GO Programming in easy steps

by Mike McGrath

Overview

GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition is updated to cover the latest version of golang, and first illustrates the golang programming basics with variables, operators, flow control, and functions, before moving on to demonstrate Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with golang. This book then shows how golang can handle user input, plus read and write files on your own system.

The examples in GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition also demonstrate concurrent programming with goroutines for speed. Finally, the book illustrates how to create and interact with a golang web server on your own system.

GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to:

Anyone who wants begin programming in golang.

Programmers looking to extend their skillset.

Students who are studying programming at school or college.

Those seeking a career in software development.

This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so is suitable for a beginner or a programming guru.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787910522
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	05/26/2026
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	186.00(w) x 227.00(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.

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