Go Programming Cookbook
By Ian Taylor
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The Go Programming Cookbook ensures Go programmers may confidently and effectively navigate the complex software development landscape. Both newcomers to the world of Go programming and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their skills will find something of interest in this carefully written book.
This cookbook covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of Go syntax and core ideas to more advanced subjects like concurrency, networking, and microservices design. Building a Go development environment, learning the fundamentals of Go constructs, and mastering the art of Go Module dependency management are all covered in the first few chapters, which prepare readers for what's to come. To guarantee that readers can construct strong and maintainable programs, the next sections cover error handling, unit testing, and database interfaces. The book really comes into its own when it comes to its in-depth examination of network programming; it covers topics like building HTTP clients, implementing FTP and SSH clients, and using WebSockets for real-time communication.
Key Learnings
- Get a solid grounding in programming by learning the syntax and concepts of Go.
- Explore concurrency with Goroutines and Channels to maximize Go's possibilities.
- Effortlessly handle intricate network programming jobs involving WebSockets and HTTP clients.
- Learn TLS/SSL inside and out to make your applications secure for transmitted sensitive information.
- Effectively manage data by integrating with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Use Go Modules to have easier dependency management and build reproducibility.
- Make your Go code clean and easy to maintain by following design patterns and other best practices.
- Get the most out of your system by learning about memory management, benchmarking, and profiling.
- Create web servers and microservices from the ground up that are scalable and perform exceptionally well.
- Become an expert Go problem solver by learning practical answers to real-world issues.
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Go Programming Cookbook - Ian Taylor
Go Programming Cookbook
Over 75+ recipes to program microservices, networking, database and APIs using Golang
Ian Taylor
Preface
The Go Programming Cookbook
ensures Go programmers may confidently and effectively navigate the complex software development landscape. Both newcomers to the world of Go programming and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen their skills will find something of interest in this carefully written book. In its extensive chapters, the book provides a wealth of recipes, each one a workable answer to the many problems that programmers face on a regular basis.
This cookbook covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of Go syntax and core ideas to more advanced subjects like concurrency, networking, and microservices design. Building a Go development environment, learning the fundamentals of Go constructs, and mastering the art of Go Module dependency management are all covered in the first few chapters, which prepare readers for what's to come. To guarantee that readers can construct strong and maintainable programs, the next sections cover error handling, unit testing, and database interfaces.
The book really comes into its own when it comes to its in-depth examination of network programming; it covers topics like building HTTP clients, implementing FTP and SSH clients, and using WebSockets for real-time communication. To prepare developers to create safe, networked applications in a world where everything is always connected, it teaches them how to establish secure TLS/SSL communications, which is a fundamental component of security.
To help developers create Go code that runs efficiently, Go Programming Cookbook
teaches them not only how to code, but also how to optimize performance, profile, and manage memory. In addition to providing practical solutions, the recipes educate readers on the concurrency model and design principles of Go, which helps them build an intuitive understanding of high-performance software development.
In this book you will learn how to:
Get a solid grounding in programming by learning the syntax and concepts of Go.
Explore concurrency with Goroutines and Channels to maximize Go's possibilities.
Effortlessly handle intricate network programming jobs involving WebSockets and HTTP clients.
Learn TLS/SSL inside and out to make your applications secure for transmitted sensitive information.
Effectively manage data by integrating with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Use Go Modules to have easier dependency management and build reproducibility.
Make your Go code clean and easy to maintain by following design patterns and other best practices.
Get the most out of your system by learning about memory management, benchmarking, and profiling.
Create web servers and microservices from the ground up that are scalable and perform exceptionally well.
Become an expert Go problem solver by learning practical answers to real-world issues.
Prologue
With a single goal in mind, I set out to write the Go Programming Cookbook
—a resource that would revolutionize the way Go is used by developers of all skill levels. My love for Go programming and my desire to help other programmers find elegant and efficient solutions to common problems inspired me to write this book. If you're lost in the wide ocean of Go programming, this is more than simply a cookbook—it's a guiding light.
My intention all along was to make the otherwise complex world of Go programming easier to understand. The ever-expanding ecosystem, Go's exceptional concurrency support, and the language's innate simplicity have long captivated me. On the other hand, I was cognizant of the difficulties that programmers encounter on a regular basis, such as dealing with dependencies, protecting online applications, and dealing with concurrency issues. My hope is that anyone can overcome these obstacles and become an expert Go programmer with the help of this book.
Starting with the most basic ideas and working your way up to more complex ones, the Go Programming Cookbook
is structured to systematically increase your knowledge. So that you can use goroutines and channels like an expert, I break down the language's fundamental ideas, show you how to organize your code efficiently, and walk you through Go's concurrency model. An essential part of contemporary programming, networking is broken down to make sure you can build clients and
servers, handle protocols with finesse, and secure connections with TLS/SSL.
Any application relies on data durability and manipulation. As a result, I dive into the topic of SQL and NoSQL database integration, highlighting real-world examples to help you simplify your data interactions. In order to help you become a better coder, we've included chapters on dependency management, testing, and error handling. On top of that, optimizing performance is a common thread; it will show you how to profile, manage memory, and benchmark your programs so that they run faster and more efficiently.
The book stands out due of its applicability. The recipes are practical answers to real-world issues, derived from extensive programming knowledge, rather than idle speculation. With their project-specific design, they let you improve and debug your Go scripts for a wide range of uses. In addition to fixing issues right away, following these recipes will teach you excellent practices that will make your code better overall.
I hope that by sharing my knowledge and love of Go with you in this book, I will inspire a similar devotion in you. Discovering, learning, and, at last, mastering, are all parts of the journey. When you finish, you won't just be able to program in Go; you'll know how to fully utilize Go's capabilities, and you'll be confident enough to take on difficult programming problems.
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Content
Content
Preface
Acknowledgement
Chapter 1: Setting up and Exploring Go
Introduction
Recipe 1: Installing Go and Configuring Linux Environment
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 2: Exploring Go Modules and Package Management
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 3: Crafting Your First Program with Go
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 4: Navigating Go Workspace and Understanding File Structure
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 5: Exploring Fundamental Go Syntax and Data Types
Situation
Practical Solution
Arrays and Slices
Maps
Structs
Recipe 6: Mastering Control Structures and Loops
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 7: Exploring Functions and Methods in Go
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 8: Popular Debugging Techniques in Go with VS Code
Situation
Practical Solution
Setting up for Debugging
Debugging Your Program
Logging and Diagnostics
Summary
Chapter 2: Advanced Go Features and Techniques
Introduction
Recipe 1: Diving Deep into Pointers and Structs in Go
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 2: Exploring Closures and Defer
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 3: Interface Implementation and Polymorphism
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 4: Custom Error Handling Techniques
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 5: Goroutines and Channels
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 6: Utilizing Generics for Flexible Code
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 7: Reflection and Data Marshalling
Situation
Practical Solution
Using Reflection
Data Marshalling with JSON
Recipe 8: Writing and Executing Unit Tests
Situation
Practical Solution
Summary
Chapter 3: File Handling and Data Processing in Go
Introduction
Recipe 1: Reading and Writing Files
Situation
Practical Solution
Defining a Book Structure
Writing Books to a File
Reading Books from a File
Main Function
Recipe 2: JSON and XML Handling and Processing
Situation
Practical Solution
Enhancing the Book Structure for XML
Exporting Books to JSON and XML
Importing Books from JSON and XML
Recipe 3: Utilizing Regular Expressions for Data Parsing
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 4: Processing CSV and Text Data Efficiently
Situation
Practical Solution
Importing Books from a CSV File
Exporting Books to a CSV File
Recipe 5: Binary Data Handling and Advanced File I/O
Situation
Practical Solution
Reading a Binary File (Cover Image)
Writing a Binary File (Cover Image)
Integrating Cover Images with Book Entries
Recipe 6: Using Go for Transforming Data
Situation
Practical Solution
Generating a Library Summary Report
Exporting Data for Analysis
Recipe 7: File System Operations and Directory Management
Situation
Practical Solution
Creating Directories Based on Authors
Cleaning Up Empty Directories
Recipe 8: Creating and Managing Temporary Files and Directories
Situation
Practical Solution
Creating a Temporary File
Creating a Temporary Directory
Using and Cleaning Up Temporary Resources
Summary
Chapter 4: Building and Managing Go APIs
Introduction
Recipe 1: Building a Basic HTTP Server
Situation
Practical Solution
Recipe 2: Handling HTTP Requests and Responses Effectively
Situation
Practical Solution
Implementing Route-Specific Handlers
Parsing Query Parameters
Setting up Routes
Recipe 3: Developing RESTful APIs
Situation
Practical Solution
Defining the Book Resource Endpoints
Implementing the Endpoints
Routing
Recipe 4: Implementing Middleware for Request Processing
Situation
Practical Solution
Defining a Middleware Function
Applying Middleware to Handlers
Building a Middleware Chain
Recipe 5: Authentication Mechanisms in API Development
Situation
Practical Solution
Generating and Validating JWT Tokens
User Authentication Endpoint
Middleware for JWT Validation
Recipe 6: Real-Time Communication with WebSockets
Situation
Practical Solution
Setting up a WebSocket Endpoint
Integrating WebSocket Communication
Client-Side Implementation
Recipe 7: Versioning APIs and Creating Documentation for LibraGo
Application
Situation
Practical Solution
Implementing API Versioning
Creating API Documentation
Recipe 8: Testing and Debugging API Endpoints
Situation
Practical Solution
Unit Testing API Handlers
Performance Testing
Summary
Chapter 5: Implementing RPC and gRPC Services in Go
Introduction
Recipe 1: Defining Protobufs and Service Contracts
Situation
Practical Solution
RPC and gRPC Explained
Defining Protobufs
Recipe 2: Building Robust gRPC Servers
Situation
Practical Solution
Install gRPC for Go
Implement the Server Interface
Running the Server
Recipe 3: Crafting a gRPC Client
Situation
Practical Solution
Initialize a gRPC Client Connection
Making Requests to the Server
Recipe 4: Handling Errors in gRPC Services
Situation
Practical Solution
Standard gRPC Error Codes
Returning Standard gRPC Errors
Custom Error Metadata
Client-Side Error Handling
Recipe 5: Implementing Streaming Data with gRPC
Situation
Practical Solution
Server Streaming RPC
Bidirectional Streaming RPC
Recipe 6: Ensuring gRPC Connection Security
Situation
Practical Solution
Generate SSL Certificates
Configure the gRPC Server for TLS
Configure the gRPC Client