Implementing ToDo App with Go and Gin

Overview

This path is a comprehensive Go/Gin course covering basic to advanced web API development. Topics include basic routing, CRUD operations, database integration with GORM, real-time WebSocket updates, authentication, session management, rate limiting, and testing.

What you'll learn

Create HTTP routes and CRUD endpoints with Go and Gin
Process route parameters, query strings, validation rules, and file uploads
Build custom middleware for request logging and error handling
Persist application data with GORM and database migrations
Implement registration, login, JWT authentication, cookie-based sessions, and protected API methods
Add rate limiting and real-time WebSocket notifications
Write unit tests for Gin application behavior

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $35). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Beginner: API Integration, Design, & Development (Gin, Go) Beginner: Server-Side Programming (Gin, Go)

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