Take your first steps with Go

  • Learning Path
  • 8 Modules
Beginner
Developer
Student
Azure

Interested in learning a programming language but aren't sure where to start? Start here! Learn the basic syntax and thought processes required to build simple programs using Go.

In this learning path, you'll:

  • Install the tools you need to write your first lines of Go code.
  • Learn how to use control flows in Go.
  • Learn about data types in Go.
  • Learn how to handle errors.
  • Use methods and interfaces
  • Learn how concurrency works in Go.
  • Write and test a program.

Prerequisites

  • Some programming basics in general
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language

Modules in this learning path

Get started with Go

In this module, you’ll start taking your first steps with Go.

Understand how to use packages, variables, and functions in Go

Learn about the basic data types in Go and about how to declare variables, write functions, and use packages.

Use control flows in Go

Learn how to use control flows in Go.

Use data types and structs, arrays, slices, and maps in Go

Learn about structs, arrays, slices, and maps. Understand the difference between them and when to use one type over the other.

Implement error handling and logging in Go

Understand how to handle errors and log helpful information in your Go programs.

Use methods and interfaces in Go

Learn about best practices for writing methods and interfaces in Go.

Learn how concurrency works in Go

Understand more about concurrency, one of the most unique features in Go.

Write and test a program in Go

By using what you've learned about Go, write and test a complete program.