Master the Art of Building Scalable and Secure REST APIs with GO
Key Features
? Master building scalable and secure REST APIs using the Go language.
? Explore Go syntax, architecture, and best practices for API design.
? Develop real-world APIs with hands-on examples and deployment guidance.
Book Description
RESTful APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless communication between systems. As businesses demand scalable, high-performance, and secure APIs, mastering Go—a fast, efficient, and concurrency-friendly language—has become a game-changer for developers.
Mastering RESTful API Development with Go is your complete guide to building robust, production-ready APIs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this book equips you with everything needed to design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs with Go’s simplicity and power.
Start with the fundamentals of REST API architecture, including HTTP requests, responses, and status codes. Dive deep into Go’s syntax, understand its strengths for API development, and implement authentication, security best practices, and database integration.
Go beyond REST by exploring gRPC, GraphQL, and API gateways for scalable microservices. Learn how to optimize API performance, leverage cloud technologies, and handle real-time data with WebSockets.
In today’s competitive job market, Go expertise in API development gives you an edge. With hands-on examples, best practices, and production-ready solutions, this book ensures you stay ahead. Don’t fall behind—master RESTful APIs with Go and future-proof your career!
What you will learn
? Build secure, high-performance REST APIs using the Go programming language.
? Implement authentication, error handling, and security best practices.
? Leverage Go’s concurrency model for scalable API development and deployment.
? Integrate APIs seamlessly with databases and cloud technologies.
? Explore gRPC and GraphQL for advanced API communication.
? Optimize microservices and manage APIs effectively with API gateways.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to REST APIs and Go
2. Setting Up the Go Development Environment
3. Go Syntax and Concepts for API Development
4. Handling HTTP Requests and Responses
5. Building High-Performance APIs with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
6. Introduction to GraphQL and Implementation in Go
7. RESTful APIs or gRPC for Microservices
8. API Gateway and Scaling
9. Deploying HTTP Server
10. Advanced File Handling and Real-time Communication
Index
About the Authors
Nitin Gurbani a passionate and self-taught coder, is a proficient and adaptable polyglot developer. He started his career by developing Android apps and soon contributed to the top 10 featured apps. He is an expert in various programming languages and technologies. His career, which combines technical expertise with creativity in the rapidly evolving tech sector, was shaped by this early success, which encouraged his further learning and invention.
He has extensive experience working on large-scale systems, including a key role at a leading antivirus company. There, he built scalable, reliable solutions to address cybersecurity challenges, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of secure systems, performance, and robustness.
Nitin’s expertise extends beyond traditional software development into cloud technologies, where he played a crucial role in developing advanced cloud management solutions. These solutions serve as vital tools for companies looking to integrate, manage, and scale their cloud environments.
