Overview
Go (Golang) is an open source programming language developed at Google. One of Go’s popular use cases is Linux and Unix systems programming.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the fundamentals of systems programming with Go as they step through hands-on exercises exploring the various features of Go.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Go systems programming
- Set up the Go development environment
- Write programs in Go
- Use both the basic and advanced features of Go for Unix and Linux systems programming
- Understand and use Goroutines
- Write fast and lightweight code with Go
- Write low-level networking code with Go
Audience
- Programmers
- Developers
Format of the course
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
Requirements
- Basic programming experience in any language
- Familiarity with the Linux and Unix systems
Course Outline
Introduction
Understanding Unix Systems Programming
Understanding the Go Programming Language and the Go Architecture
Installing and Configuring the Go Development Environment
Learning the Basics of Go Syntax
Working with Go Packages
Algorithms, Data Structures
How Go Handles Garbage Collection
Dealing with Files and Directories in Go
Implementing File Input and Output Operations in Go
Implementing Error Handling
Identifying and Working with System Files in Go: Log Files, System Files Operations, and Passwords
Working with Unix Processes and Signals in Go
- Understanding Unix Processes and Signals
- Process Management
- Dealing with Unix Signals in Go
- Using the ‘kill’ Command
- Working with Unix Pipes and Sockets in Go
- Working with Remote Procedure Call (RPC) in Go
- Programming a Unix Shell in Go
Understanding and Working with Goroutines
- Learning About Goroutines
- Using the Sync Go Packages
- Dealing with Pipelines
- Using the Go Scheduler
- Using the ‘select’ Keyword
- Working with Signal Channels and Buffered Channels
- Handling Timeouts
- Working with Channels of Channels
- Working with Nil Channels
- Dealing with Shared Memory
- Working with the dWC.go Utility
Network Programming in Go
- Understanding Network Programming
- Working with the Net Go Standard Package
- Revisiting Unix Sockets
- Performing DNS Lookups
- Developing a Simple TCP Server and a Simple TCP Client
- Developing a Simple UDP Server and a Simple UDP Client
- Working with a Concurrent TCP Server
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion