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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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42 lessons

13h

Created by Nadir Basalamah

What's included

42 lessons across 6 modules
3 quizzes with instant feedback
AI Tutor on every lesson

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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

Learning Roadmap

42 Lessons3 Quizzes1 Assessment

Course Introduction

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

Introduction

Introduction to Web Application

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.

GraphQL Development

16 Lessons

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

Application Deployment

2 Lessons

Solve problems in deploying REST and GraphQL applications on Heroku.

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.

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nadir Basalamah

Web development and Software Engineering Enthusiast.

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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.