# Go Programming Course Documentation
Version 1.0 - January 2025
## Table of Contents
1. Week 2: Functions and Pointers
- Module 03: Functions
- Module 04: Pointers
2. Week 3: Data Structures and Interfaces
- Collection Types (Arrays, Slices, Maps)
- Module 05: Structs
- Module 06: Interfaces
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# Week 2: Functions and Pointers
## Module 03: Functions in Go
### Introduction
Functions are fundamental building blocks in Go programming, providing a way to organize,
reuse, and modularize code. This module covers the essential concepts of functions in Go,
from basic declarations to advanced patterns.
### Learning Objectives
- Understand function declaration and basic syntax
- Master multiple return values
- Work with anonymous functions and closures
- Implement function types and callbacks
- Handle variadic functions effectively
### Basic Function Declaration
Functions in Go follow a clear and consistent syntax pattern:
```go
func functionName(parameterName parameterType) returnType {
// Function body
return value
}
```
#### Examples:
```go
// Simple addition function
func add(a int, b int) int {
return a + b
}
// Multiple parameter types
func multiply(a, b int) int {
return a * b
}
```
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## Module 04: Pointers in Go
### Introduction
Pointers provide direct memory access and manipulation capabilities in Go. Understanding
pointers is crucial for efficient memory management and data manipulation.
### Learning Objectives
- Understand pointer basics and memory addressing
- Master pointer declaration and initialization
- Work with pointer operations
- Implement pointer-based data structures
- Handle nil pointers safely
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# Week 3: Data Structures and Interfaces
## Collection Types in Go
### Introduction
Go provides three primary collection types: arrays, slices, and maps. Each serves specific
purposes and offers different capabilities for data organization.
### Arrays
Fixed-size, ordered collections of elements:
```go
var numbers [5]int
cities := [4]string{"New York", "London", "Tokyo", "Paris"}
```
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## Module 05: Structs
### Introduction
Structs enable the creation of custom data types that group related data together. They form
the foundation for object-oriented programming patterns in Go.
### Basic Struct Definition
```go
type Person struct {
Name string
Age int
Email string
}
```
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## Module 06: Interfaces
### Introduction
Interfaces define behavior contracts in Go, enabling polymorphic code design and flexible
abstractions.
### Basic Interface Definition
```go
type Sounder interface {
MakeSound() string
}
```
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# Best Practices and Guidelines
## Code Style
- Follow Go's official style guide
- Use meaningful variable and function names
- Keep functions focused and concise
- Document public APIs
## Error Handling
- Always check error returns
- Use meaningful error messages
- Implement custom error types when needed
## Performance Considerations
- Use pointers judiciously
- Consider memory allocation patterns
- Profile code when necessary
# Practice Exercises
## Week 2 Exercises
1. Implement a calculator using functions
2. Create a linked list using pointers
[More exercises...]
## Week 3 Exercises
1. Build a student management system
2. Implement a shape interface hierarchy
[More exercises...]
# Additional Resources
- Official Go Documentation
- Go by Example
- Effective Go
- Go Playground
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