Introduction Series To Programming in Go – Part 1 of 3

You already know how to code. Now you are ready to discover why Go became the backbone of modern cloud-native infrastructure.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

• You are a developer with basic programming skills in a language like Python, JavaScript, C, C++, Pascal, Modula-2, Logo, Lisp, Forth, BASIC, Java, or Rust
• You want to understand why technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform are built in Go
• You want to explore simplicity by design, blazing-fast compilation, and natural concurrency through goroutines and channels
• You want a practical introduction that prepares you for deeper Go development in Parts 2 and 3

AFTER 60 MINUTES, YOU’LL:

• Understand why Go became one of the most important languages powering the cloud-native world
• Learn the history of Go and how it grew from a Google engineering frustration into a globally adopted language
• Discover the principles behind Go’s simplicity, fast compilation, and developer productivity
• Learn how Go approaches concurrency through goroutines and channels
• Set up a fully working Go development environment on your own machine, ready for Parts 2 and 3

YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Pascal van Dam is a seasoned Linux and Kubernetes architect with expertise in cloud technologies. As a certified Linux Foundation trainer and IT Gilde Guru, he excels at making complex concepts accessible through his straightforward teaching approach. Drawing from extensive government and enterprise experience, Pascal bridges technical solutions with business value, helping professionals master essential skills quickly.

HOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION?

This live session is completely free! – A limited-time opportunity before they become exclusive to Living Open Source members.

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