Type Methods

Let's learn about the type methods in Go.

We'll cover the following

Introduction
Creating type methods
Using type methods
- Coding example
- Let’s try our code

Introduction

A type method is a function that is attached to a specific data type. Although type methods (or methods on types) are, in reality, functions, they are defined and used in a slightly different way.

Note: The methods on types feature gives some object-oriented capabilities to Go, which is very handy and is used extensively in Go. Additionally, interfaces require type methods to work.

Defining new type methods is as simple as creating new functions, provided that we follow certain rules that associate the function with a data type.

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Course Introduction

Introduction to Go

Basic Go Data Types

Composite Data Types

Reflection and Interfaces

Go Packages and Functions

Telling a UNIX System What to Do

Go Concurrency

Building Web Services

Working with TCP/IP and WebSocket

Working with REST APIs

Code Testing and Profiling

Working with gRPC

Go Generics

Conclusion

Appendix A—Go Garbage Collector

Type Methods

Introduction