Welcome to Go Documentation
Go (or Golang) is an open-source programming language developed by Google. It is designed to be simple, reliable, and efficient.
Why Learn Go?
- Simplicity: Go has a very small set of keywords and a clean syntax, making it easy to learn and read.
- Concurrency: Built-in support for "Goroutines" and "Channels" makes it easy to write programs that do many things at once.
- Fast: Go compiles to native machine code, making it nearly as fast as C++.
- Standard Library: A massive built-in library for things like HTTP servers, JSON, and cryptography.
- Modern: Built-in garbage collection, memory safety, and excellent tooling (
gofmt,go test).
Where Go is Used
- Cloud Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform are all written in Go.
- Microservices: Go's low memory footprint and fast startup times make it perfect for APIs.
- CLI Tools: Fast compilation and static binaries make it ideal for command-line utilities.
Getting Started
If you're new to Go, we recommend following the tutorials in order:
- Basics: Variables, Loops, and Data Types.
- Intermediate: Structs, Interfaces, and Concurrency.
- Advanced: Complex patterns and system utilities.
Happy Coding!