Go (Golang)
Go, often referred to as Golang, is an open-source programming language developed by Google. It's known for its simplicity, efficiency, and strong support for concurrency, making it an excellent choice for building scalable and high-performance applications.
Why Go?
🚀 **Fast compilation** - Compiled to native machine code
⚡ **Built-in concurrency** - Goroutines and channels
📦 **Rich standard library** - Batteries included
🛠️ **Simple syntax** - Easy to learn and maintain
🌐 **Perfect for cloud** - Powers Docker, Kubernetes
💚 **Strong ecosystem** - Active community and tooling
📚 Learning Resources
- **About Go/Golang** - Introduction and overview of the language
- **Getting Started** - Set up your environment and write your first program
- **Go for data science** - Explore data analysis and processing with Go
- **Go Notes** - Comprehensive notes covering syntax, patterns, and best practices
- **Go Cheat Sheet** - Quick reference for common operations
🔧 Frameworks & Tools
- **Popular Go Frameworks** - Web frameworks, testing tools, and more
- **Top Go Projects** - Notable projects built with Go
What's Go Used For?
Go has gained significant traction in:
- ☁️ **Cloud computing** - Infrastructure and microservices
- 🌐 **Web services** - High-performance APIs and backends
- 🔌 **Networking** - Network programming and distributed systems
- 🐳 **DevOps tools** - Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
- 📊 **Data pipelines** - ETL and stream processing
