86 recipes on how to build fast, scalable, and powerful web services and applications with Go Key Features Become proficient in RESTful web services Build scalable, high-performant web applications in Go Get acquainted with Go frameworks for web development Book Description Go is an open source programming language that is designed to scale and support concurrency at the language level. This gives you the liberty to write large concurrent web applications with ease. From creating web application to deploying them on Amazon Cloud Services, this book will be your one-stop guide to learn web development in Go. The Go Web Development Cookbook teaches you how to create REST services, write microservices, and deploy Go Docker containers. Whether you are new to programming or a professional developer, this book will help get you up to speed with web development in Go. We will focus on writing modular code in Go; in-depth informative examples build the base, one step at a time. You will learn how to create a server, work with static files, SQL, NoSQL databases, and Beego. You will also learn how to create and secure REST services, and create and deploy Go web application and Go Docker containers on Amazon Cloud Services. By the end of the book, you will be able to apply the skills you've gained in Go to create and explore web applications in any domain. What you will learn Create a simple HTTP and TCP web server and understand how it works Explore record in a MySQL and MongoDB database Write and consume RESTful web service in Go Invent microservices in Go using Micro – a microservice toolkit Create and Deploy the Beego application with Nginx Deploy Go web application and Docker containers on an AWS EC2 instance Who this book is for This book is for Go developers interested in learning how to use Go to build powerful web applications. A background in web development is expected.

Build fast, scalable web server applications by harnessing the power of solution-driven programming with Go. KEY FEATURES ● Understanding the core concepts of the Go programming language. ● Designing and development of modern Web Server applications. ● Dealing with different kinds of database management solutions. ● Deploying applications with cutting edge technologies. ● Monitoring and maintenance of applications with popular tools. DESCRIPTION In this book, we are going to learn how to design, develop and deploy Web Server Applications using the Go programming language. In recent years, Go has become the industrial standard for these kinds of applications; so by learning this, a lot of good opportunities can be opened in the market. All subjects will be covered through various practical examples. This book will cover the state-of-the-art technology for the development of Web Applications and follow all industrial standards. At the beginning we will do the preparation for development. Here, we will learn the basics of the Go programming language, the basics of Web Servers, how to set up a project with Go, and how to design software solutions. Later, we will concentrate more on development. We will learn how to develop the application designed in the previous chapters, how to use different types of databases, how to test our application, and how to make it secure. At the end of the book, we will show how to deploy the application and monitor it after deployment. After reading this book, the readers can independently develop Web Server Applications or include themselves in already-started projects. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Solve common problems with the Go programming language. ● Be familiar with the terms related to server applications. ● Understand the phases in the software development process. ● Be able to independently design software solutions and use some best practices. ● Be familiar with multiple different database management solutions (relational and NoSQL) and be able to predict which best suits their needs. ● Learn how to deploy applications. ● Understand and know how to apply monitoring and alerting concepts. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is for beginners and experienced developers who want to learn and have a thorough introduction to web development using the Go programming language. With a lot of practical examples and guidelines on how to install and configure specific tools, beginners will easily understand and follow the content covered in this book. On the other hand, more experienced developers will certainly find some useful tips and tricks. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Basic Concepts of Go programming language 2. Advanced Concepts of Go programming language 3. Web Servers 4. Setting up a project with Go programming language 5. Design of Web Applications 6. Application layers 7. Relational databases and Repository layer 8. NoSQL databases and Repository layer 9. Testing 10. Security 11. Deploying Web Application 12. Monitoring and Alerting

Take a deep dive into web development using the Go programming language to build web apps and RESTful services to create reliable and efficient software. Web Development with Go provides Go language fundamentals and then moves on to advanced web development concepts and successful deployment of Go web apps to the cloud. Web Development with Go will teach you how to develop scalable real-world web apps, RESTful services, and backend systems with Go. The book starts off by covering Go programming language fundamentals as a prerequisite for web development. After a thorough understanding of the basics, the book delves into web development using the built-in package, net/http. With each chapter you’ll be introduced to new concepts for gradually building a real-world web system. The book further shows you how to integrate Go with other technologies. For example, it provides an overview of using MongoDB as a means of persistent storage, and provides an end-to-end REST API sample as well. The book then moves on to demonstrate how to deploy web apps to the cloud using the Google Cloud platform. Web Development with Go provides: Fundamentals for building real-world web apps in Go Thorough coverage of prerequisites and practical code examples Demo web apps for attaining a deeper understanding of web development A reference REST API app which can be used to build scalable real-world backend services in Go A thorough demonstration of deploying web apps to the Cloud using the Google Cloud platform Go is a high-performance language while providing greater level of developer productivity, therefore Web Development with Go equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge required for effectively building robust and efficient web apps by leveraging the features of Go.

A Go programmer's hands-on guide to go from building basic server-side templates to full single page apps using Tailwind CSS, Vue.js, and more Key Features Learn how to structure your Go projects, be smarter with SQLc, create middleware and secure your apps Explore different frontend frameworks and dive into Vue and Tailwind CSS Use Terraform and Docker and deploy in minutes Book Description Go is a modern programming language with capabilities to enable high-performance app development. With its growing web framework ecosystem, Go is a preferred choice for building complete web apps. This practical guide will enable you to take your Go skills to the next level building full stack apps. This book walks you through creating and developing a complete modern web service from auth, middleware, server-side rendering, databases, and modern frontend frameworks and Go-powered APIs. You'll start by structuring the app and important aspects such as networking, before integrating all the different parts together to build a complete web product. Next, you'll learn how to build and ship a complete product by starting with the fundamental building blocks of creating a Go backend. You'll apply best practices for cookies, APIs, and security, and level up your skills with the fastest growing frontend framework, Vue. Once your full stack application is ready, you'll understand how to push the app to production and be prepared to serve customers and share it with the world. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build and ship secure, scalable, and complete products and how to combine Golang with existing products using best practices. What you will learn Discover how to quickly scaffold, structure, and build your Golang applications Design and build databases using PostgreSQL and SQLc to generate type-safe SQL code Monitor applications with centralized logging and metrics collection for high performance Explore frontend frameworks and libraries such as Vuetify, Buefy, and Tailwind CSS to build a responsive frontend for your app Communicate securely between the frontend and backend with cookies and session handling with middleware Understand how to package applications using Docker and set up CI pipelines in GitHub Who this book is for This book is for Go programmers who want to combine the power of the Go language with modern web development technologies to build complete web apps from frontend to backend. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, and the web.

Summary Go Web Programming teaches you how to build scalable, high-performance web applications in Go using modern design principles. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology The Go language handles the demands of scalable, high-performance web applications by providing clean and fast compiled code, garbage collection, a simple concurrency model, and a fantastic standard library. It's perfect for writing microservices or building scalable, maintainable systems. About the Book Go Web Programming teaches you how to build web applications in Go using modern design principles. You'll learn how to implement the dependency injection design pattern for writing test doubles, use concurrency in web applications, and create and consume JSON and XML in web services. Along the way, you'll discover how to minimize your dependence on external frameworks, and you'll pick up valuable productivity techniques for testing and deploying your applications. What's Inside Basics Testing and benchmarking Using concurrency Deploying to standalone servers, PaaS, and Docker Dozens of tips, tricks, and techniques About the Reader This book assumes you're familiar with Go language basics and the general concepts of web development. About the Author Sau Sheong Chang is Managing Director of Digital Technology at Singapore Power and an active contributor to the Ruby and Go communities. Table of Contents PART 1 GO AND WEB APPLICATIONS Go and web applications Go ChitChat PART 2 BASIC WEB APPLICATIONS Handling requests Processing requests Displaying content Storing data PART 3 BEING REAL Go web services Testing your application Leveraging Go concurrency Deploying Go

Web Programming with Go is a must-have book for software professionals and web developers looking to harness Go's potential for creating excellent web apps. The extensive knowledge imparted by this book about Go's powerful libraries and packages is crucial for building scalable and efficient web platforms. The book's core focus is on exploring deeply into the complexities of web development through the perspective of Go. The first step in building any web application is to review the fundamentals, which will serve as a foundation for the rest of the learning experience. As you explore deeper, you'll learn about the diverse ecosystem that supports Go. This book covers a wide range of issues, including the complexities of routing mechanics, HTTP requests, and Go's concurrency model, all with the goal of improving web efficiency. The book uses the example of a "bookstore app" throughout the book, providing you with a practical touchpoint on every possible learning. With this iterative example, you can follow the development of a simple web app from its infancy all the way to a fully featured, robust platform. The later sections of the book focus on performance evaluation and debugging, which are frequently overlooked in other Go books. This book takes you from the fundamentals of web development to the depths of Go, culminating in a strong online application designed to meet today's digital issues. This book promises to be your compass in the vast ocean of web development, whether you're an experienced developer or an enthusiast just getting started with Go. Key Learnings Master Go's efficient syntax and streamline coding with better performance. Build robust web applications from scratch, ensuring scalability and responsiveness. Seamlessly integrate APIs, enhancing app functionality and user experience. Harness Go's concurrency, boosting app speed and multitasking capabilities. Optimize data storage and retrieval with Go, ensuring data integrity and speed. Develop resilient apps by mastering error detection and troubleshooting in Go. Implement user sessions, enhancing user experience and data security. Ensure app reliability through Go’s comprehensive testing and debugging techniques. Utilize Go tools for real-time performance tracking, ensuring optimal user experiences. Safeguard user data and interactions through Go's top-tier security practices. Table of Content Introduction to Web Development in Go Structuring Go Web Application Handling HTTP Requests and Routing Templating and Rendering Content Interaction with Databases Concurrency in Go Sessions, Authentication and Authorization Frontend and Backend Communication Testing and Debugging

Design production-ready, testable, and maintainable RESTful web services for the modern web that scale easily Key FeaturesEmploy a combination of custom and open source solutions for application program interface (API) developmentDiscover asynchronous API and API security patterns and learn how to deploy your web services to the cloudApply design patterns and techniques to build reactive and scalable web servicesBook Description Building RESTful web services can be tough as there are countless standards and ways to develop API. In modern architectures such as microservices, RESTful APIs are common in communication, making idiomatic and scalable API development crucial. This book covers basic through to advanced API development concepts and supporting tools. You’ll start with an introduction to REST API development before moving on to building the essential blocks for working with Go. You’ll explore routers, middleware, and available open source web development solutions in Go to create robust APIs, and understand the application and database layers to build RESTful web services. You’ll learn various data formats like protocol buffers and JSON, and understand how to serve them over HTTP and gRPC. After covering advanced topics such as asynchronous API design and GraphQL for building scalable web services, you’ll discover how microservices can benefit from REST. You’ll also explore packaging artifacts in the form of containers and understand how to set up an ideal deployment ecosystem for web services. Finally, you’ll cover the provisioning of infrastructure using infrastructure as code (IaC) and secure your REST API. By the end of the book, you’ll have intermediate knowledge of web service development and be able to apply the skills you’ve learned in a practical way. What you will learnExplore the fundamentals of API development and web servicesUnderstand the various building blocks of API development in GoUse superior open source solutions for representational state transfer (REST) API developmentScale a service using microservices and asynchronous design patternsDeliver containerized artifacts to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) CloudGet to grips with API security and its implementationWho this book is for This book is for all the Go developers who are comfortable with the language and seeking to learn REST API development. Even senior engineers can enjoy this book, as it discusses many cutting-edge concepts, such as building microservices, developing API with GraphQL, using protocol buffers, asynchronous API design, and Infrastructure as a Code. Developers who are already familiar with REST concepts and stepping into the Go world from other platforms, such as Python and Ruby, can also benefit a lot.