Golang Topics

What is a Pointer? A pointer is a type of variable that stores the memory address of another variable. Rather than containing an actual data value, a pointer contains the specific location in memory where the data value is stored.This…

Introduction The Go build command in Go is indispensable for compiling your code along with its dependencies into an executable file. Its primary objective is to convert Go source code into a functional program. This command offers flexibility, enabling you to…

Introduction Importance of IDE selection Picking the right tool for coding, like an IDE, can be hard because there are so many good ones to choose from.As many things depend on the IDE you use that could possibly affect one’s…

Introduction A programming process to convert one type of data into another is called type casting or type conversion in Golang. The creators of Go describe this process on their website as "type conversion". There are several advantages to type…

Introduction Golang is an excellent language and the creators of Golang have intelligently implemented for-loop in the language.Golang is an opinionated language designed to promote simplicity, efficiency, and maintainability in software development through its specific design choices and principles.This is…

Prerequisites Knowledge of Goroutines and Channels Introduction The "select" statement in the Golang programming language is a powerful tool for handling multiple channel operations simultaneously.It allows a Golang program to wait for multiple communication operations to complete and proceed when…

Introduction In Golang, an if statement is utilized to run a block of code only when a specific condition is met. This is essential for directing the program's flow and enables developers to make choices based on particular conditions. Basic…

What are Bytes? In computing, a byte represents a unit of digital information storage that is capable of holding a single character. It consists of 8 bits and can store values ranging from 0 to 255. Bytes are the building…

1. Introduction In Golang, strings are essentially immutable byte slices that can store diverse data types beyond traditional text formats like UTF-8. When indexing a string, you directly access individual bytes, demonstrating Golang's straightforward approach. Unicode code points are represented…

In Golang, converting strings to integers is crucial. Golang offers specific methods for this task. This blog focuses on string to integer conversion in Golang, exploring strconv.Atoi, strconv.ParseInt and fmt.Sscan. Understanding these methods' strengths will improve your code's performance and…