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Learn Intermediate Go: Effective Error Handling

Learn about the best practices for effective error handling in Go.

This course includes
This course includes

  • Skill level

    Intermediate

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    2 hours

  • Projects

    1

  • Prerequisites

    1 course
     
    We suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Intermediate Go: Effective Error Handling:
    • Learn Go

About this course

Go beyond the basics of Go in this intermediate course. You’ll learn about effective error handling and how that is essential for maintaining reliable and user-friendly applications. Effective error handling is a must-have skill for anyone developing with Go.

Skills you'll gain

  • Learn the syntax of using and creating custom errors in Go

  • Utilize best practices of using error handling in Go programs

  • Master error handling techniques in Go

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Lucas White
Curriculum Developer at Codecademy
Lucas is a Curriculum Developer at Codecademy. Lucas has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Integrated Digital Media from New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. Prior to working at Codecademy, he was an adjunct professor at New York University. He also worked as a Tech Teaching Artist at a nonprofit called Tech Kids Unlimited, which teaches technical skills to children and teens who learn differently.
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