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Deep Dive into Go Functions

Functions are one of the most important elements in any language. In this course, you will learn functions that will allow you to take your Go programs to the next level.

Intermediate
1h 26m
(90)

Created by James Wilson

Last Updated Dec 13, 2019

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Deep Dive into Go Functions

Functions are one of the most important elements in any language. In this course, you will learn functions that will allow you to take your Go programs to the next level.

Intermediate
1h 26m
(90)

Created by James Wilson

Last Updated Dec 13, 2019

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Functions are one of the most important elements in any language. They allow you to write clean and maintainable code. In this course, Deep Dive into Go Functions, you will learn functions that will allow you to take your Go programs to the next level. First, you will learn all of the components that make up a function, and how flexible and adaptable they are in Go. Next, you will discover how functions are a first-class citizen in Go and can be used as expressions and variables. Finally, you will explore how to master the control flow of a function so you write clean idiomatic Go. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of writing clean, maintainable idiomatic function in Go.

Deep Dive into Go Functions
Intermediate
1h 26m
(90)
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James Wilson
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As a mobile developer, James always had a passion for building exciting apps and always striving to make user interfaces that were easy and intuitive to use. Today, he now works at Pendo where he is helping to build tools that can be used to make apps that people love. He is accomplishing this by building distributed systems that scale using Go and Google Cloud. Never satisfied with his knowledge, he is a life-long learner and is always interested in looking to grow and learn and then shares his knowledge with others. James has worked in a wide array of fields whether as a technician working with radar and communication systems or as a developer building on platforms such as .NET, iOS, and Android. In his free time, James enjoys spending time with his family, playing video games, and reading fiction and non-fiction.

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