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Advanced Branching and Looping in GO

1h 14m 40s
English
Paid

Advanced Branching and Looping in GO is a 22-lesson 1 hour 14 minutes self-paced course by Pluralsight. GO is a relatively new programming language that offers powerful tools for managing code flow.

Course facts

Lessons
22
Duration
1 hour 14 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
Instructor
Pluralsight
Price
Premium

GO is a relatively new programming language that offers powerful tools for managing code flow. In this course, Advanced Branching and Looping in GO, you will gain the ability to effectively use the GO for loop statement, and the two available branch statements: if/else and switch in real-world applications.

Understanding Control Structures in GO

First, you will learn the different use cases available for controlling code flow in GO. Understanding for, if/else, and switch will enable you to handle complex programming logic with ease.

Developing with GO

Diverse Use Cases for Control Structures

Next, you will discover the various ways that you can use these control structures. This will be achieved by developing several independent programs and demonstrations, which provide hands-on experience with GO's capabilities.

Applying to Real-World Scenarios

Integrating Business Requirements

Finally, you will explore how to apply these control statements within the context of business requirements using complete end-to-end mini-projects. These projects are designed to simulate real-world demands and showcase the practical application of what you've learned.

Conclusion

By the end of this course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge of GO's control structures needed to tackle simple to complex tasks. You will be proficient in using GO loops and branch statements, empowering you to improve your coding efficiency and effectiveness in various applications.

Who teaches Advanced Branching and Looping in GO? Pluralsight

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The instructor roster includes Microsoft Regional Directors, AWS / Azure / GCP MVPs, and named experts in essentially every active technology track. Course material is structured for the corporate-training market: each course covers a specific skill at a defined depth, and Pluralsight's role-based learning paths are widely used by enterprises for upskilling engineering teams.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries 12 Pluralsight courses — a small slice of the broader platform's catalog. Material is paid; Pluralsight itself runs on a monthly / annual subscription on the original platform, with Pluralsight Skills (individual) and Pluralsight Flow (engineering analytics) as the main product lines.

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All Course Lessons (22)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Course Overview Demo
01:28
2
Course Introduction (Learning GO Loops with the FOR Statement)
02:41
3
Module Overview
02:56
4
Demo: Linked List Traversal
03:33
5
Demo: Finding Random Number
04:42
6
Demo: Encryption and Decryption
04:28
7
Mini Project: IOT Sensor Analysis
06:53
8
Summary
00:53
9
Overview (Learning GO Selections with If/Else Statements)
01:27
10
Use Cases
01:48
11
Demo: Factors and Prime Numbers
02:43
12
Demo: Calculating Grades
07:38
13
Demo: Binary Search
04:11
14
Mini Project: Tic Tac Toe
05:49
15
Summary
00:56
16
Overview (Learning GO Selections with the Switch Statement)
01:17
17
Use Cases
02:01
18
Demo: Revisiting Calculating Grades
02:19
19
Demo: Area and Volume of Common Shapes
05:19
20
Demo: Customer Sentiment
04:55
21
Mini Project: Vehicle Inventory
05:44
22
Summary
00:59
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
To get the most out of this course, students should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and some familiarity with the GO programming language. Prior experience with control structures in programming, such as loops and conditional statements, will be beneficial.
What kind of projects will I work on during the course?
The course includes several hands-on projects that simulate real-world scenarios. For instance, you will work on an IOT Sensor Analysis project and a Tic Tac Toe game, which help you apply GO control structures in practical settings. Additionally, you will complete a Vehicle Inventory mini-project that integrates business requirements into your coding practice.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for software developers and engineers who want to deepen their understanding of GO's control structures. It is particularly useful for those looking to improve their ability to manage code flow effectively in real-world applications using GO.
How does this course compare in depth to other GO courses?
The course focuses specifically on advanced branching and looping mechanisms in GO, offering detailed exploration and hands-on practice with for loops, if/else, and switch statements. While other courses may cover a broader range of topics, this one provides targeted expertise in control structures.
What specific tools or platforms will I use in this course?
The course primarily focuses on the GO programming language itself. You will use GO's built-in capabilities to implement control structures and develop various programs and mini-projects. The course content does not require any additional third-party tools or platforms.
What topics are not covered in this course?
This course does not cover GO's concurrency model, web development with GO, or interfacing with external databases. It strictly focuses on control structures like loops and branching statements within GO, ensuring mastery of these specific aspects before moving on to other topics.
What is the expected time commitment for completing the course?
The course consists of 22 lessons, each designed to provide comprehensive coverage of GO's control structures. While the exact runtime is not specified, students should expect to dedicate several hours to complete the lessons, demos, and mini-projects, depending on their prior experience with GO.