Go CLI Playbook
Code editors and IDEs simplify most development tasks, however understanding the capabilities of the Go command-line interface (CLI) is critical to unlocking the full power of the language. This course will teach you about many advanced capabilities that the Go CLI offers that can simplify development efforts and add flexibility to Go programs.
What you'll learn
The Go command exposes a rich set of features to allow developers to have fine-grained control over how programs are developed, compiled, and executed. In this course, Go CLI Playbook, you’ll learn to take full advantage of the Go CLI to develop programs faster that run more efficiently. First, you’ll explore how to control the Go compiler to alter the generated binary. Next, you’ll discover generated binaries that are designed to be consumed by other programs, regardless of the language they are programmed in. Finally, you’ll learn how to manage and inspect various aspects of your program such as its source code and dependencies. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the Go CLI needed to build more efficient and flexible programs.
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About the author
Michael Van Sickle is an application architect in Akron, Ohio. He started his career as a mechanical engineer, designing components for the automotive industry, before changing to software engineering. He is passionate about learning new programming languages and is comfortable working in Java, C#, JavaScript, PHP, and F#. Mike also loves learning about user experience design and is taking a lead role in his company's attempt to make applications that are elegant and simple. When he i... more