Go Skill Refresher

This repository is created to refresh your Golang skills. Whether you're a beginner or returning to Go after a break, this project provides a simple setup to practice and reacquaint yourself with the language.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Go installed on your machine. You can download it from golang.org.

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/mmaous/go-refresh.git
cd go-refresh

Project Structure

The project structure follows a basic Go project layout:

go-refresh/
|-- main.go
|-- README.md
|-- .gitignore

• main.go: Entry point for your Go application.
• .gitignore: Commonly ignored files and directories.

Running the Project

go run main.go

This will execute the main.go file.

Refresh Steps/Chapters

1. Review Basics: Revisit Go syntax, data types, variables, packages, functions, structs and interfaces.
2. Concurrency: Experiment with Goroutines and Channels for concurrent programming.
3. Testing: Write unit tests.
4. Error Handling: Implement effective error handling strategies.
5. HTTP and Web: Build a simple HTTP server and handle web requests.
6. Database Interaction: Connect to a database, perform CRUD operations.
7. Explore Third-party Libraries: Experiment with popular Go libraries for various use cases.

Happy coding and enjoy refreshing your Go skills! 🚀