This specialization introduces the Go programming language from Google and provides learners with an overview of Go's special features. Upon completing the three-course sequence, learners will have gained the knowledge and skills needed to create concise, efficient, and clean applications using Go.

Programming with Google Go Specialization


Programming with Google Go Specialization
Advance Your Computer Programming Career. Develop efficient applications with Google's innovative programming language, Go!

Instructor: Ian Harris
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Category: Data Structures
Category: Problem Solving
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Category: Critical Thinking
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Course 28 hours4.6 (991 ratings)
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Category: Computer Programming
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Category: Algorithms
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Data Structures
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Category: Theoretical Computer Science
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Course 38 hours4.7 (747 ratings)
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