Learn Go
Learn how to use Go (Golang), an open-source programming language supported by Google!
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 10 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Go (or Golang) is an open source programming language designed to build fast, reliable, and efficient software at scale.
Google uses Go specifically for its large networks of servers, and Go also powers much of Google’s own cloud platform. Developers use Go in application development, web development, in operations and infrastructure teams, and much more. It is the language of Cloud Native infrastructure and software development.
As Go’s popularity and adoption continue to increase, we’ll see even greater usage and more creative implementations of the language!
Syllabus
6 lessons • 5 projects • 5 quizzesHands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Gopher It
Create a Go program from scratch. You'll be incorporating the concepts covered in the first lesson. - Project
Comic Mischief
Become the software administrator of the comic book store you own and operate, Comic Mischief. Use variables to store data about your shop and update those variables to maintain an internal state of what comics are being added to the store! - Project
New Device Setup
Challenge your understanding of the `fmt` package in Go programming a device setup!
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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Frequently asked questions about Go
Golang (Go) is an open-source programming language. It’s powerful and versatile, with well-organized code and an accessible syntax that makes it a great choice for new programmers.