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Backend Web Development with Go

Build an E-Manual Server

Harrison Kong

In this 1.5-hour long guided project, you will create a web server that serves electronic manual pages with Golang's built-in packages.

Go (also known as Golang) is a programming language that is created, supported, and used by Google and many major organizations. It is particularly suitable for internet applications thank to its ready-to-use packages. We will cover serving HTML contents with HTTP protocols, as well as preventing malicious access with regular expressions.

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In this 1.5-hour long guided project, you will create a web server that serves electronic manual pages with Golang's built-in packages.

Go (also known as Golang) is a programming language that is created, supported, and used by Google and many major organizations. It is particularly suitable for internet applications thank to its ready-to-use packages. We will cover serving HTML contents with HTTP protocols, as well as preventing malicious access with regular expressions.

This course is aimed at learners who are proficient with core Golang (variables, data types, flow control, functions, packages) and experience with HTML. Knowledge of HTTP protocol is helpful but not required. "Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages" highly recommended as a prerequisite.

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Offers a hands-on, guided project that allows learners to create a web server
Introduces learners to using Golang's built-in packages for serving electronic manual pages
Aimed at learners proficient with core Golang (variables, data types, flow control, functions, packages) and experience with HTML
Assumes learners have knowledge of HTTP protocol (not required, but helpful)
Recommends taking 'Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages' course as a prerequisite
Covers serving HTML contents with HTTP protocols and preventing malicious access with regular expressions

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Reviews summary

Practical go web server building

According to learners, this course provides an excellent hands-on experience in building a web server with Go, praised for its clear and concise instruction and practical application. Students found it builds a solid foundation for backend development, especially noting the effective use of Go's built-in packages and explanation of security with regular expressions. While many found the pace just right and appreciated its short, efficient format, some cautioned that meeting the prerequisites is crucial as it moves quickly and doesn't delve deeply into every concept.
A brief, guided project that is effective for its short duration.
"Absolutely loved this project! It was short, sweet, and to the point."
"Very efficient use of time."
"This course delivers on its promise. It's a quick, guided project to get a backend server running."
"I appreciate how much I learned and achieved in such a short timeframe."
Instructor provides clear explanations and maintains a good learning pace.
"The instructor was very clear and the pace was just right for someone with intermediate Go skills."
"It's clear, concise, and useful for adding a practical project to your portfolio. Instructor was knowledgeable."
"Absolutely loved this project! It was short, sweet, and to the point."
"I found the guidance provided by the instructor to be very helpful and encouraging."
Emphasis on hands-on coding for real-world Go web development.
"This guided project was an excellent hands-on experience! ... I appreciated how it focused on practical application rather than just theory."
"A solid introduction to building a web server with Go. The project structure was easy to follow, and it definitely helped solidify my understanding..."
"Good practical project to apply Go skills. The hands-on coding really reinforced the concepts."
"I learned to apply Go to build a functional backend server for a specific use case."
Being a short project, it offers foundational knowledge, not advanced.
"My only minor gripe is that it could have delved a bit deeper into error handling for more robust applications, but for 1.5 hours, it's great."
"I wished there were a few more challenges or expansions to the project, but as a guided intro, it's very effective."
"The E-Manual server example was a bit simplistic, but it served its purpose well for a guided project."
"I understand it's a guided project, so it doesn't cover all advanced topics or complex error handling."
Requires solid prior Go and HTML knowledge; not for beginners.
"Not for absolute beginners. I came into this thinking my basic Go knowledge would be enough, but it moved too quickly on web-specific concepts..."
"I felt it moved a bit too fast in some parts, especially with the HTTP protocol explanations. If you don't, you might struggle."
"I struggled a bit without very strong Go fundamentals, making some sections challenging to grasp fully."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Backend Web Development with Go: Build an E-Manual Server with these activities:
Read "The Go Programming Language"
Deepen your understanding of Go's fundamentals and best practices.
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  • Read chapters on variables, data types, and flow control
  • Explore sections on functions, packages, and error handling
Delve into HTTP protocols
Strengthen your understanding of HTTP communication for effective web server development.
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  • Study HTTP request-response cycle
  • Explore HTTP status codes
  • Practice sending HTTP requests
Regular Expression Drills
Enhance your ability to prevent malicious access by practicing with regular expression drills.
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  • Solve regex challenges and puzzles
  • Create regular expressions for specific patterns
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Design a sample web page
Apply your knowledge by crafting a basic web page, reinforcing your understanding of HTML and CSS.
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  • Plan the page structure and layout
  • Write HTML and CSS code for the page
  • Test and refine the web page
Collaborate on a web server project
Reinforce your learning by working with peers to build a more complex web server.
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  • Form a study group and assign roles
  • Contribute to different components of the web server
  • Review and provide feedback on each other's code
Participate in a web server hackathon
Test your skills and push your boundaries by participating in a web server hackathon.
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  • Find a relevant hackathon and register
  • Form or join a team
  • Develop a creative and innovative web server solution

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Language
English
Traffic lights
Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Offers a hands-on, guided project that allows learners to create a web server
Introduces learners to using Golang's built-in packages for serving electronic manual pages
Aimed at learners proficient with core Golang (variables, data types, flow control, functions, packages) and experience with HTML
Assumes learners have knowledge of HTTP protocol (not required, but helpful)
Recommends taking 'Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages' course as a prerequisite
Covers serving HTML contents with HTTP protocols and preventing malicious access with regular expressions
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