/go-samples

This repository offers a collection of educational Go code examples and projects, catering to both beginners and experienced developers, making it an excellent resource for learning Go and exploring specific concepts.

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Go Samples

This repository contains various Go code examples and projects created for educational purposes. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn Go or an experienced developer seeking to understand specific concepts, this repository aims to provide you with a valuable learning resource.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

This repository is dedicated to educational Go programming and includes code examples, tutorials, and small projects. The goal is to help you learn Go through hands-on experience with various programming concepts.

The code provided here is for educational purposes only and may not be suitable for production use without further development and testing.

2. Prerequisites

Before getting started with the code examples in this repository, you should have the following prerequisites:

  • Go programming language installed on your system.
  • Basic knowledge of programming concepts and Go syntax.

3. Code Structure

The code in this repository is organized into various directories, each focusing on a different educational topic or concept. Below are some of the key directories you will find:

  • concurrency/: Features code examples to explore concurrent programming in Go, including goroutines, channels, and synchronization.

  • large-file-streamer/: Features a simple file transfer server and client written in Go. The server listens on a specified port for incoming file transfers, while the client generates and sends a random file to the server.

  • simple-api/: Features a simple Go application for building a RESTful API using the Echo web framework.

  • file-io/: Demonstrates file input and output operations in Go, including reading and writing files.

Each directory contains README files with explanations and instructions for each code example or project.

4. Usage

To get started with a specific code example or project, follow these general steps:

  1. Navigate to the directory that corresponds to the topic or concept you want to explore.

  2. Read the README file associated with the code example. It will provide an overview, explanation, and instructions for running the code.

  3. Follow the provided instructions to execute the code and observe the results.

  4. Experiment with the code, make modifications, and use it as a learning tool to deepen your understanding of Go programming.

5. Contributing

Contributions to this educational Go repository are welcome! If you have code examples or projects that can benefit the learning experience of others, please consider contributing. To contribute, follow these steps:

  1. Fork this repository to your GitHub account.

  2. Create a new branch for your contribution.

  3. Add your code examples or projects to the appropriate directory.

  4. Write clear and informative README files for your additions.

  5. Create a pull request to merge your changes into this repository.

Your contributions will help expand the educational resources available to others interested in Go programming.

6. License

The code in this repository is provided under the MIT License, which allows you to use, modify, and distribute it according to the terms of the license.

Please note that this code is intended for educational purposes, and additional development and testing may be required for production use.

Happy learning, and enjoy exploring Go programming with this repository!