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Building a Backend Application with Go

Learn about developing high-performance backend applications with Go, using tools like Fiber, gqlgen, and apitest. Gain insights into HTTP, REST API, databases, GraphQL, testing, and deployment.

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In modern backend applications, many programming languages can be chosen, including Go—a programming language that provides high performance with concise syntax and can also be used to develop backend applications, including REST API and GraphQL applications. This course will cover many tools that can be used to develop a backend application, including fiber for REST API application, gqlgen for GraphQL application, and apitest for testing purposes. In this course, you’ll learn about the main concepts of web applications, including HTTP, REST API, databases, and GraphQL. You’ll cover how to develop a backend application and deploy the application as well. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to develop a backend application using REST API and GraphQL approach. Also, you’ll be able to test and deploy the backend application that has been developed.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Familiarity with core components of REST API, including HTTP methods and status codes

Hands-on experience developing REST API applications using the Go programming language

Familiarity with core components of GraphQL, including schema, query, mutation, and resolver

Hands-on experience developing GraphQL applications using the Go programming language

Ability to test the backend application using the apitest library

Familiarity with core components of REST API, including HTTP methods and status codes

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Back-end Development

API

REST API

GraphQL

Content

42 Lessons3 Quizzes1 Assessment

Course Introduction

1 Lessons

Get familiar with essential concepts for developing and deploying Go backend applications.

Introduction

Introduction to Web Application

4 Lessons

Look at fundamental web application concepts, including clients, servers, HTTP, and databases.

The Concept of a Web Application

The Concept of HTTP

The Concept of the Database

Quiz: Introduction to Web Applications

REST API Development

14 Lessons

Examine REST API concepts, setup, handlers, MySQL integration, authentication, middleware, and testing.

The Concept of REST API

REST API Project Overview

REST API Application Initial Setup

Service Component Creation for REST API

Handler Component Creation for REST API

Connect to the MySQL Database

Add an Authentication Feature in REST API

Add a CRUD Feature for Item Data

Middleware Creation for REST API

Introduction to REST API Testing

Testing Setup for REST API

Authentication Feature Testing in REST API

CRUD Feature Testing in REST API

Quiz: REST API

GraphQL Development

16 Lessons

Enhance your skills in building and testing GraphQL applications using Go, focusing on CRUD operations and authentication.

The Concept of GraphQL

GraphQL Implementation Example

GraphQL Project Overview

GraphQL Application Initial Setup

Service Component Creation for GraphQL

Resolver Component Creation for GraphQL

Connect to the MongoDB Database

Add an Authentication Feature in GraphQL

Add CRUD Features for Blog Data

Middleware Creation for GraphQL

Modify the Resolver

Introduction to GraphQL Testing

Testing Setup for GraphQL

Authentication Feature Testing in GraphQL

CRUD Feature Testing in GraphQL

Quiz: GraphQL

Application Deployment

2 Lessons

Solve problems in deploying REST and GraphQL applications on Heroku.

Deployment Setup for a REST API Application

Deployment Setup for GraphQL Application

Assessment of Back End Development with Go

Assessment

Appendix

5 Lessons

Tackle hot reload, Postman for REST/GraphQL testing, and database setups with MySQL and MongoDB.

Using Hot Reload in Go Application

Using Postman for REST API Application

Using Postman for GraphQL Application

Using MySQL Database

Using MongoDB

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Nadir Basalamah

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to use Go for the backend?

Go outperforms Node.js in executing performance-intensive tasks, particularly in handling a high volume of concurrent requests. You can become a Go back-end developer by following these steps: -Understand the essentials of computer science. -Enhance your expertise in back-end tools and technologies. -Work on developing a strong portfolio. -Commit to continuous learning. -Get ready for Golang-specific interview questions.