Mastering RESTful API Development with Go

Master the Art of Building Scalable and Secure REST APIs with GO

Book Description

RESTful APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless communication between systems. As businesses demand scalable, high-performance, and secure APIs, mastering Go—a fast, efficient, and concurrency-friendly language—has become a game-changer for developers.

Mastering RESTful API Development with Go is your complete guide to building robust, production-ready APIs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this book equips you with everything needed to design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs with Go’s simplicity and power.

Start with the fundamentals of REST API architecture, including HTTP requests, responses, and status codes. Dive deep into Go’s syntax, understand its strengths for API development, and implement authentication, security best practices, and database integration.

Go beyond REST by exploring gRPC, GraphQL, and API gateways for scalable microservices. Learn how to optimize API performance, leverage cloud technologies, and handle real-time data with WebSockets.

In today’s competitive job market, Go expertise in API development gives you an edge. With hands-on examples, best practices, and production-ready solutions, this book ensures you stay ahead. Don’t fall behind—master RESTful APIs with Go and future-proof your career!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to REST APIs and Go 2. Setting Up the Go Development Environment 3. Go Syntax and Concepts for API Development 4. Handling HTTP Requests and Responses 5. Building High-Performance APIs with gRPC and Protocol Buffers 6. Introduction to GraphQL and Implementation in Go 7. RESTful APIs or gRPC for Microservices 8. API Gateway and Scaling 9. Deploying HTTP Server 10. Advanced File Handling and Real-time Communication

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Release date

Ebook: March 8, 2025