Building a Backend Application with Go

This course enables web developers to learn how to develop a backend Go application using REST API and GraphQL.

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42 Lessons

13h

Certificate of Completion

This course enables web developers to learn how to develop a backend Go application using REST API and GraphQL.

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Course Overview

In modern backend applications, many programming languages can be chosen, including Go—a programming language that provides high performance with concise syntax and can also be used to develop backend applications, including REST API and GraphQL applications. This course will cover many tools that can be used to develop a backend application, including fiber for REST API application, gqlgen for GraphQL application, and apitest for testing purposes. In this course, you’ll learn about the main concepts of we...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Back End Development

Api

Rest Api

Graphql

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with core components of REST API, including HTTP methods and status codes

Hands-on experience developing REST API applications using the Go programming language

Familiarity with core components of GraphQL, including schema, query, mutation, and resolver

Hands-on experience developing GraphQL applications using the Go programming language

Ability to test the backend application using the apitest library

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with core components of REST API, including HTTP methods and status codes

Course Content

Course Introduction

This course teaches essential web application concepts, preparing learners to develop and deploy back-end applications using Go, REST API, and GraphQL.

Introduction

Introduction to Web Application

This chapter gives an overview of HTTP for client-server interactions in web applications, and databases for persistent storage and data management.

The Concept of a Web Application The Concept of HTTP The Concept of the Database Quiz: Introduction to Web Applications

REST API Development

This chapter builds a Go application with REST API and MySQL, covering setup, service and handler components, database integration, authentication, and testing.

The Concept of REST API REST API Project Overview REST API Application Initial Setup Service Component Creation for REST API Handler Component Creation for REST API Connect to the MySQL Database Add an Authentication Feature in REST API Add a CRUD Feature for Item Data Middleware Creation for REST API Introduction to REST API Testing Testing Setup for REST API Authentication Feature Testing in REST API CRUD Feature Testing in REST API Quiz: REST API

GraphQL Development

This chapter builds a Go application using GraphQL and MongoDB, covering setup, CRUD operations, service and resolver components, authentication, and testing.

The Concept of GraphQL GraphQL Implementation Example GraphQL Project Overview GraphQL Application Initial Setup Service Component Creation for GraphQL Resolver Component Creation for GraphQL Connect to the MongoDB Database Add an Authentication Feature in GraphQL Add CRUD Features for Blog Data Middleware Creation for GraphQL Modify the Resolver Introduction to GraphQL Testing Testing Setup for GraphQL Authentication Feature Testing in GraphQL CRUD Feature Testing in GraphQL Quiz: GraphQL

Application Deployment

This chapter focuses on deployment of the REST and GraphQL applications on Heroku, detailing key commands used for setup, configuration, and code management.

Deployment Setup for a REST API Application Deployment Setup for GraphQL Application

Assessment of Back End Development with Go

Assessment

Appendix

5 Lessons

The appendix discusses enabling hot reload, testing REST and GraphQL APIs with Postman, and setting up MySQL and MongoDB databases effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to use Go for the backend?

Go outperforms Node.js in executing performance-intensive tasks, particularly in handling a high volume of concurrent requests. You can become a Go back-end developer by following these steps: -Understand the essentials of computer science. -Enhance your expertise in back-end tools and technologies. -Work on developing a strong portfolio. -Commit to continuous learning. -Get ready for Golang-specific interview questions.