- Lab
- Core Tech
Build a FIFA World Cup Web Service in Go
In this code lab, you'll follow instructions to build a Web Service in Go utilizing only the net/http library. You'll start with a few existing functions and expose functionality through the HTTP protocol.
Path Info
Table of Contents
-
Challenge
Creating GET Handlers
In this lab, you’ll follow along with our instructions and build a Web Service in Go utilizing only the net/http library. We'll start with a few existing functions and expose functionality through the HTTP protocol.
By the end of this module, you’ll have created a handler for GET requests which returns a list of world cup winners in JSON format. This handler will also be able to filter requests based on query string data. ### Solution The solution can be found in the
solutiondirectory. -
Challenge
Creating POST Handlers
By the end of this module, you’ll have created a handler for POST requests which reads payload from user submitted requests and adds a new winner to the list of existing world cup winners.
-
Challenge
Creating the Dispatch Handler
By the end of this module, you’ll have created a handler which will dispatch HTTP requests to their corresponding handlers, according to specific HTTP methods.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.