GO Programming in easy steps, 2^nd edition is updated for GO version 1.26 (released February 10, 2026)  and first illustrates golang programming basics before moving on to demonstrate Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with golang. It then shows how golang can handle user input, plus read and write files on your own system.

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GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition is updated for GO version 1.26 (released February 10, 2026) and first illustrates golang programming basics with variables, operators, flow control, and functions, before moving on to demonstrate Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with golang. This book then shows how golang can handle user input, plus read and write files on your own system.

This new edition has also added language addition for the new() function and has been updated to demonstrate all examples in the Visual Studio Code IDE.

GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to:

• Anyone who wants begin programming in golang.
• Programmers looking to extend their skillset.
• Students who are studying programming at school or college.
• Those seeking a career in software development.

This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so is suitable for a beginner or a programming guru.

About the author

Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.

1. Getting Started
2. Storing Values
3. Performing Operations
4. Controlling Flow
5. Producing Functions
6. Building Structures
7. Creating Arrays
8. Harnessing Time
9. Managing Data
10. Handling Input
11. Employing Concurrency
12. Processing Requests

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