Learning Path: Go: Building Cloud Native Go Applications from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Design and architect cloud native applications
Learn all about go microservices
Containerize and orchestrate go microservices using docker and kubernetes

Learn to use consul for microservice discovery
Implement asynchronous communication in go using rabbitmq as well as kafka

Design and architect cloud native applications
Learn all about go microservices
Containerize and orchestrate go microservices using docker and kubernetes
Learn to use consul for microservice discovery
Implement asynchronous communication in go using rabbitmq as well as kafka

Syllabus

Getting started with Cloud Native Go

This video gives an overview of the entire course.

The aim of the video is to introduce the motivation and key concepts of cloud native applications.

Cloud native applications have additional challenges compared to traditional monolithic applications. This video aims to discuss the design principles that should be taken into account when developing these kind of applications.

This video introduces the new concept and anatomy of ops components and discusses the decomposition trade-offs associated with microservices.

The development of cloud native applications brings along several challenges and complexities that need to be addressed. This videos introduces the Cloud native stack with its anatomy and key technologies to meet those challenges and presents the stack used throughout this course.

Every microservice needs an HTTP server to serve its API. The aim of this video is to show how this can be achieved with plain Go and standard packages only.

JSON is the de facto standard data transfer format for microservices and REST APIs. The aim of this video is to demonstrate how Go structs are marshalled and unmarshalled and how the JSON format can be customized using tags.

The aim of this video is to show how to leverage HTTP verbs, status codes, and URIs to implement a REST API that offers basic CRUD functionality.

Docker is a virtualization technology that operates at the OS level.Cloud native applications are packaged, distributed, and run as containers. The aim of this video is to teach the Docker basics required throughout this section.

Cloud native applications are packaged, distributed, and run in containers. Docker is a key container technology. This video shows how a Docker image for a Go microservice is built and distributed.

Cloud native applications are packaged, distributed, and run in containers. Docker is a key container technology. This video shows how a Docker containers for a Go microservicecan be run locally. It also shows how ENV variables, port mappings, and resource constraints can be specified.

Cloud native applications are packaged, distributed, and run in containers. Docker is a key container technology. This video shows how an improved Docker image can be built and how Docker Compose can be used to build and run the image in combination with other services.

Kubernetes is a cluster operating system used to run cloud native applications and microservices. The aim of this video is to give the audience a rough understanding of Kubernetes with its key concepts that are required this section.

In order to run a Docker container in Kubernetes we need to define a Pod. The aim of this video is to show how deploy and run a containerized Go microservice using Minikube on a local developer machine.

Kubernetes provides several high level abstractions to manage and access containerized applications: deployments and services. The aim of this video is to demonstrate how these abstractions can be declared and used in Kubernetes to run a small Go microservice.

Kubernetes is a sophisticated cluster operating system that supports many ops tasks out of the box. Theaim of this video is to show how Kubernetes deployments can be scaled horizontally and how rolling updates can be performed easily.

Advanced Cloud Native Go

This video provides an overview of the entire course.

Cloud native application development brings several complexities that need to be addressed. A cloud native application platform provides abstractions and APIs to tackle these complexities and help during the development.

The aim of this video is to provide an overview of the multitude of available Go microservice frameworks and application platforms.

The aim of this video is to put some of the Go frameworks and libraries into action and implement an advanced microservice.

Microservices need to be packaged, distributed, and run in containers. Docker is the key technology.

Cloud native applications require an orchestrator to run and operate the individual microservices. The aim of this video is to deploy and run a Go microservice with Kubernetes.

The aim of this video is to introduce Consul as an infrastructure component for service discovery and show its main functionality.

The aim of this video is to introduce Consul as central K/V configuration server and show its main functionality.

The aim of this video is to enhance the Go microservice with the service registration functionality using Consul.

The aim of this video is to implement a client service to perform a service lookup using Consul.

The aim of this video is to implement service discovery and configuration using the Kubernetes only functionality.

Synchronous calls as well as asynchronous messaging can be used for communication between microservices. The aim of this video is to discuss the challenges imposed by both communication patterns.

Microservice communication is often RPC-based. JSON is not very well suited here. Binary protocols such as ProtoBuf are a much more efficient way to implement RPC.

The aim of this video is to guard a synchronous microservice call using a circuit breaker library such as Hystrix to add resilience.

Message Queuing is a simple form of async communication. The aim of this video is to implement a simple work queue using Go and RabbitMQ.

Publish/Subscribe is another form of async communication. The aim of this video is to implement topic-based messaging using Go and Kafka.

Good to know

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Teaches industry-standard methods and tools used to build cloud native applications and microservices, catering to professionals in the field

Taught by instructors recognized for their expertise in cloud native and Go microservices development

Provides hands-on labs and interactive exercises to reinforce learning and develop practical skills in building and deploying cloud native Go applications

Suitable for intermediate learners with a foundational understanding of Go and cloud computing

Requires familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and other related technologies, which may necessitate additional learning for some learners

Focuses on Go microservices and cloud native development, which may not be directly relevant to all software developers

Reviews summary

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Difficult to understand some concepts due to missing rationales.

"He explained how to do stuff but never explained the reason for doing so."

Not enough examples to clarify concepts.

"also there weren't enough examples of why we're doing what we're doing."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learning Path: Go: Building Cloud Native Go Applications with these activities:

Find a mentor who can help you with your cloud native Go development.

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Having a mentor can help you accelerate your learning and get the support you need to succeed.

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Identify your goals.
Look for potential mentors.
Reach out to potential mentors.
Build a relationship with your mentor.

Practice creating Go microservices using Docker.

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This activity will help you reinforce your understanding of Docker and how to use it to create microservices.

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Create a new Go project.
Add the necessary Docker files.
Build and run your microservice.
Test your microservice.

Practice using Kubernetes to deploy and manage Go microservices.

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This activity will help you reinforce your understanding of Kubernetes and how to use it to deploy and manage microservices.

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Create a new Kubernetes cluster.
Deploy your microservice to the cluster.
Manage your microservice using Kubernetes.
Test your microservice.

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Practice using Consul for service discovery and configuration.

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This activity will help you reinforce your understanding of Consul and how to use it for service discovery and configuration.

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Install Consul.
Create a new Consul cluster.
Register your microservice with Consul.
Use Consul to discover and configure your microservice.
Test your microservice.

Practice using RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.

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This activity will help you reinforce your understanding of RabbitMQ and how to use it for asynchronous communication.

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Install RabbitMQ.
Create a new RabbitMQ broker.
Create a producer and consumer.
Use RabbitMQ to send and receive messages.
Test your microservice.

Practice using Kafka for asynchronous communication.

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This activity will help you reinforce your understanding of Kafka and how to use it for asynchronous communication.

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Install Kafka.
Create a new Kafka broker.
Create a producer and consumer.
Use Kafka to send and receive messages.
Test your microservice.

Create a blog post about your experience building cloud native Go applications.

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This activity will help you solidify your understanding of cloud native Go applications and how to build them.

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Choose a topic.
Write your blog post.
Publish your blog post.

Create a presentation about cloud native Go applications.

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This activity will help you solidify your understanding of cloud native Go applications and how to build them.

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Choose a topic.
Create your presentation.
Give your presentation.

Career center

Learners who complete Learning Path: Go: Building Cloud Native Go Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software Engineers design, build, and manage cloud-based applications and services. They work with cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to develop and deploy applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. This course can help you build a foundation in cloud-native application development using Go, which is a popular programming language for cloud computing. You will learn about microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, which are essential technologies for building cloud-native applications.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and manage the architecture of cloud-based systems. They work with stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements. They also work with cloud engineers to implement and manage cloud-based solutions. This course can help you build a foundation in cloud-native application development using Go, which is a popular programming language for cloud computing. You will learn about microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, which are essential technologies for building cloud-native applications.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work with developers and operations teams to build and maintain software systems. They use automation tools and techniques to streamline the software development and deployment process. This course can help you build a foundation in cloud-native application development using Go, which is a popular programming language for cloud computing. You will learn about microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, which are essential technologies for building cloud-native applications.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. They work with stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements. They also work with other engineers to implement and test software systems. This course can help you build a foundation in cloud-native application development using Go, which is a popular programming language for cloud computing. You will learn about microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, which are essential technologies for building cloud-native applications.

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Cloud Security Engineer

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Data Engineer

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Data Scientist

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Machine Learning Engineer

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IT Manager

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Product Manager

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Project Manager

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Technical Writer

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User Experience Designer

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Web Developer

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Mobile Developer

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