This course is part of Programming with Google Go.
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What you'll learn
Create and implement well-structured functions in Go with proper parameters and return values
Understand and utilize Go's approach to passing arrays, slices, and other data structures
Implement object-oriented programming techniques using Go's unique approach
Develop code using interfaces for abstraction and polymorphism
Apply proper error handling techniques in Go applications
Build practical Go applications that demonstrate mastery of functions and methods
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores the Go programming language's approach to functions, methods, and interfaces. Students begin with function implementation, learning about parameters, return values, and passing arrays and slices. The curriculum progresses through function types, treating functions as first-class values, and working with variadic and deferred functions. Object orientation in Go is covered extensively, with modules on encapsulation, pointer receivers, and classes. The course concludes with interfaces for abstraction, polymorphism, and error handling. Throughout, practical activities reinforce learning with hands-on coding projects.
FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
FUNCTION TYPES
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
OBJECT ORIENTATION IN GO
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
INTERFACES FOR ABSTRACTION
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Programming with Google Go
Instructor
Leader in Computer Science Education and Research at UC Irvine
Dr. Ian G. Harris is a prominent professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of California, Irvine, where he currently serves as Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1990, followed by his Master’s and PhD degrees from the University of California, San Diego, in 1992 and 1997, respectively. With a rich background in hardware design verification and security, Dr. Harris has been instrumental in advancing research in these areas, serving on the program committees for leading conferences such as the IEEE/ACM Design Automation Conference and IEEE Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST).Dr. Harris teaches several courses on Coursera, including "Getting Started with Go," "Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems," and "Interfacing with the Arduino." His research interests encompass secure hardware/software systems and the application of natural language processing to security challenges. He has published extensively on topics such as social engineering attack detection and the formalization of natural language specifications, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.
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