GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

UC Santa Cruz introduces Go through writing, compiling and debugging small programs. Types, functions, collections and control flow provide the foundation for later projects. It suits learners seeking a university-style introduction who are prepared to solve exercises and inspect their errors rather than rely only on a successful demonstration.

What you will learn

• Compile and debug small Go programs.
• Use functions, types, arrays and slices.
• Explore pointers, iteration and recursion.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in a structured introduction to the Go language.

Before you enroll

Check the Go and dependency versions used in each example. Write and run your own tests, including invalid inputs and failure paths. Hosting, databases and cloud services may require separate accounts or fees. A working course project still needs independent security and operational review before real users depend on it.

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Put it into practice

Write a small program that processes a list of values, then add tests for an empty list and an input that violates your assumptions.

Source and review

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