Go Programming

Google's new programming language Go has caused a lot of excitement. As a modern systems programming language, Go offers significant advantages over older languages like C, C++, and Java. This book, "Go Programming" takes an example-based approach to teach the reader how to effectively get started with programming in Go. From basic variable usage, to control structures, to File I/O, to basic network programming, this book has all you need to become confident with the basics of the language, and will prepare you to create basic programs, as well as to perform more research of the language.

John P. Baugh holds a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. He works as a software engineer for Siemens PLM Software in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to joining Siemens in 2007, he worked as a graduate student research assistant and helped to establish the Vehicular Networking Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. He is an adjunct lecturer for the Department of Computer Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, as well as a part time instructor at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. He has taught courses ranging from beginning to intermediate computer science, C++, C#, Java, and also basic game design courses. His interests include game development, discrete mathematics, cryptography, and computer science education.