pdf-tutorial-Golang

Notes: This project is currently under development. New examples and features are added regularly. Check the TODO.md for current progress.

This Tutorial is for Beginners! Designed specifically for newbies and Go developers who just started in Go.

Project Timeline:

• Started: September 22, 2025
• Target Completion: December 2025
• Actual Completion: `

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This repository is a tutorial for working with PDF files in Golang. You will find code examples for:

• Creating PDF files using gopdf
• Encrypting PDF documents using pdfcpu
• Generating invoices in PDF format using maroto

Libraries Used:

• gopdf - For custom PDF creation with precise control
• pdfcpu - For PDF manipulation and security features
• maroto - For structured documents like invoices and reports

The project is designed for newbies and developers who just started in Go and want to learn how to work with PDFs using Go. Each example is explained in the code to help you understand and implement PDF features in your own projects.

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Acknowledgments

This tutorial was developed with the assistance of Claude. The examples, code structure, and documentation were created through collaborative prompting to ensure beginner-friendly, comprehensive learning materials for the Go community.