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Steps 61-84: Expanding Functionality
- Focus: Apply Go to real-world scenarios, including web programming and database interaction.
- Project Application: Add a REST API to GoBear for managing nodes through HTTP requests. Start integrating a database to store node data.
These steps will be broken out when the previous set of steps is finished.
- TODO Step 61: Fundamentals of REST API in Go
- TODO Step 62: Intermediate REST API Features
- TODO Step 63: Advanced REST API Development
- TODO Step 64: Introduction to Microservices with Go
- TODO Step 65: Developing and Integrating Multiple Microservices
- TODO Step 66: Advanced Microservices Patterns and Best Practices
- TODO Step 67: Basic Deployment Strategies
- TODO Step 68: Deployment Automation and CI/CD
- TODO Step 69: Advanced Deployment Techniques
- TODO Step 70: Introduction to Profiling in Go
- TODO Step 71: Performance Optimization Techniques
- TODO Step 72: Advanced Performance Tuning
- TODO Step 73: Advanced Error Handling in Go
- TODO Step 74: Error Handling Design Patterns
- TODO Step 75: Best Practices in Error Handling
- TODO Step 76: Introduction to Third-Party Libraries in Go
- TODO Step 76-77: Exploring Third-Party Libraries in Go
- TODO Step 78-79: Introduction to Temporal
- TODO Step 80-82: Integrating Temporal into GoBear Workflows
- TODO Step 83: Understanding Security in Go
- TODO Step 84: Advanced Security Techniques in Go
TODO Step 61: Fundamentals of REST API in Go
Objectives:
- Learn the basics of creating a RESTful API in Go.
TODO Designing RESTful Services
Understand the principles of RESTful design and how to structure a REST API in Go.
TODO Implementing Basic HTTP Methods
Learn to implement basic HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for a REST API in Go.
TODO Application: Basic REST API for GoBear
Begin building a basic REST API for your GoBear project, focusing on simple read (GET) and write (POST) operations.
TODO Step 62: Intermediate REST API Features
Objectives:
- Expand your REST API with intermediate features and practices.
TODO Handling JSON Data
Explore handling JSON data in REST APIs, including parsing requests and formatting responses.
TODO API Routing and Middleware
Learn about API routing and the use of middleware for tasks like authentication and logging.
TODO Application: Enhancing the REST API of GoBear
Enhance the REST API in your GoBear project with JSON handling, middleware, and improved routing.
TODO Step 63: Advanced REST API Development
Objectives:
- Master advanced concepts in REST API development.
TODO Advanced Querying and Pagination
Delve into advanced querying techniques like filters and pagination for REST APIs.
TODO Security and Rate Limiting
Learn about securing REST APIs and implementing rate limiting to manage load and prevent abuse.
TODO Application: Advanced Features in GoBear API
Incorporate advanced features like security, rate limiting, and complex querying into the REST API of your GoBear project.
TODO Step 64: Introduction to Microservices with Go
Objectives:
- Learn the basics of microservices architecture and its implementation in Go.
TODO Microservices Architecture Basics
Understand the principles of microservices architecture, including its advantages and challenges.
TODO Building a Simple Microservice in Go
Learn how to build a basic microservice in Go, focusing on defining service boundaries and creating a simple service.
TODO Application: Microservice for GoBear
Start developing a microservice for your GoBear project, such as a service for node management or monitoring.
TODO Step 65: Developing and Integrating Multiple Microservices
Objectives:
- Expand your understanding of developing and integrating multiple microservices.
TODO Inter-Service Communication
Explore methods for inter-service communication, such as REST APIs or message queues, in a microservices architecture.
TODO Service Discovery and Load Balancing
Understand the concepts of service discovery and load balancing in a microservices environment.
TODO Application: Integrating Microservices in GoBear
Work on integrating multiple microservices in your GoBear project, ensuring smooth communication and operation between them.
TODO Step 66: Advanced Microservices Patterns and Best Practices
Objectives:
- Master advanced patterns and best practices in microservices development.
TODO Implementing Resilient Microservices
Learn about building resilient microservices, focusing on error handling, retries, and fallbacks.
TODO Microservices Security and Observability
Explore security practices and observability (monitoring, logging, tracing) in a microservices architecture.
TODO Application: Advanced Microservices for GoBear
Implement advanced microservices patterns in your GoBear project, ensuring robustness, security, and observability.
TODO Step 67: Basic Deployment Strategies
Objectives:
- Understand the basic strategies for deploying Go applications.
TODO Building Executables in Go
Learn how to build and compile Go applications into executables for different platforms.
TODO Containerization with Docker
Explore containerizing Go applications using Docker, creating Dockerfiles, and building Docker images.
TODO Application: Containerizing GoBear
Start containerizing your GoBear project for deployment, creating a Dockerfile and building the image.
TODO Step 68: Deployment Automation and CI/CD
Objectives:
- Delve into deployment automation and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for Go applications.
TODO Automating Deployments
Understand how to automate the deployment process of Go applications using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
TODO Implementing CI/CD Pipelines
Learn to implement CI/CD pipelines for Go applications, ensuring automated testing and deployment.
TODO Application: CI/CD for GoBear
Set up a CI/CD pipeline for your GoBear project, automating testing and deployment processes.
TODO Step 69: Advanced Deployment Techniques
Objectives:
- Master advanced deployment techniques for Go applications.
TODO Cloud Deployments
Explore deploying Go applications to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
TODO Scaling and Load Balancing
Learn about scaling Go applications and implementing load balancing for handling increased traffic and high availability.
TODO Application: Cloud Deployment of GoBear
Work on deploying your GoBear project to a cloud platform, ensuring it's scalable and load-balanced.
TODO Step 70: Introduction to Profiling in Go
Objectives:
- Learn the basics of performance profiling in Go.
TODO Using Go's Profiling Tools
Explore Go's built-in profiling tools, such as pprof, to analyze CPU and memory usage.
TODO Analyzing Profiling Results
Learn to interpret profiling results to identify performance bottlenecks in Go applications.
TODO Application: Profiling GoBear
Begin profiling your GoBear project to understand its performance characteristics and identify any bottlenecks.
TODO Step 71: Performance Optimization Techniques
Objectives:
- Delve into performance optimization techniques for Go applications.
TODO Optimizing CPU Usage
Learn strategies for optimizing CPU usage in Go, including concurrent processing and algorithm optimization.
TODO Optimizing Memory Usage
Explore techniques to optimize memory usage in Go, such as proper memory allocation and garbage collection optimization.
TODO Application: Optimizing GoBear Performance
Apply CPU and memory optimization techniques to improve the performance of your GoBear project.
TODO Step 72: Advanced Performance Tuning
Objectives:
- Master advanced performance tuning techniques in Go.
TODO Fine-Tuning Concurrency
Focus on fine-tuning concurrency in Go applications for optimal performance, balancing workload across Goroutines.
TODO Advanced Optimization Strategies
Explore advanced optimization strategies, including JIT optimizations and compiler flags for performance improvement.
TODO Application: Advanced Tuning for GoBear
Implement advanced performance tuning strategies in your GoBear project to maximize its efficiency and responsiveness.
TODO Step 73: Advanced Error Handling in Go
Objectives:
- Understand and implement advanced error handling techniques in Go.
TODO Custom Error Types
Learn to create and use custom error types in Go, enhancing the information provided by errors.
TODO Error Wrapping and Unwrapping
Explore error wrapping to retain the original error context and how to unwrap errors to retrieve the underlying issue.
TODO Application: Advanced Error Handling in GoBear
Implement advanced error handling strategies, including custom errors and error wrapping, in your GoBear project.
TODO Step 74: Error Handling Design Patterns
Objectives:
- Explore various design patterns for effective error handling in Go.
TODO Centralized Error Handling
Study centralized error handling approaches for managing errors consistently across your application.
TODO Handling Errors in Concurrent Programs
Learn strategies for handling errors in concurrent Go programs, particularly with Goroutines and channels.
TODO Application: Error Design Patterns in GoBear
Apply centralized and concurrent error handling patterns in your GoBear project for robust error management.
TODO Step 75: Best Practices in Error Handling
Objectives:
- Master the best practices for error handling in Go.
TODO Effective Error Reporting
Discover best practices for effective error reporting, including user-friendly messages and logging.
TODO Error Handling at Scale
Learn techniques for managing and handling errors in large-scale Go applications.
TODO Application: Implementing Error Best Practices in GoBear
Incorporate effective error handling and reporting best practices in your GoBear project, ensuring clarity and maintainability.
TODO Step 76: Introduction to Third-Party Libraries in Go
Objectives:
- Understand the basics of using third-party libraries in Go.
TODO Exploring Go Modules and Packages
Learn how to find and incorporate third-party Go modules and packages into your projects.
TODO Basic Library Integration
Practice integrating a simple third-party library into a Go application.
TODO Application: Integrating a Utility Library in GoBear
Choose and integrate a basic utility library into your GoBear project.
TODO Step 76-77: Exploring Third-Party Libraries in Go
Objectives:
- Learn how to find, evaluate, and integrate third-party libraries in Go.
TODO Discovering and Assessing Libraries
Explore methods to discover and assess the quality of third-party Go libraries, considering factors like documentation, community support, and update frequency.
TODO Integrating a Third-Party Library
Learn the practical steps to integrate a third-party library into a Go project, focusing on dependency management and initial setup.
TODO Application: Selecting a Library for GoBear
Evaluate and select an appropriate third-party library that could be integrated into your GoBear project, potentially enhancing its functionality or performance.
TODO Step 78-79: Introduction to Temporal
Objectives:
- Get familiar with Temporal, a workflow orchestration platform.
TODO Understanding Temporal's Concepts
Study the core concepts of Temporal, including its architecture, workflow, and activities model.
TODO Setting Up Temporal
Learn the steps to set up Temporal in a Go project, including configuring the Temporal server and client.
TODO Application: Temporal Setup for GoBear
Initiate the integration of Temporal into your GoBear project, setting up the necessary infrastructure and dependencies.
TODO Step 80-82: Integrating Temporal into GoBear Workflows
Objectives:
- Implement Temporal workflows in the GoBear project.
TODO Designing Workflows with Temporal
Design workflows for your GoBear project using Temporal, identifying key processes that can benefit from orchestration.
TODO Implementing Temporal Workflows
Start implementing the designed workflows in Go using Temporal's SDK, focusing on workflow initiation and activity execution.
TODO Testing and Optimizing Temporal Workflows
Test the implemented Temporal workflows in your GoBear project, optimizing for performance and reliability.
TODO Step 83: Understanding Security in Go
Objectives:
- Learn about the fundamental security practices in Go programming.
TODO Secure Coding Practices
Study secure coding practices in Go, including input validation, error handling, and avoiding common vulnerabilities.
TODO Security in Go's Standard Library
Explore how to use Go's standard library to implement secure functionalities, such as cryptographic operations.
TODO Application: Secure Coding in GoBear
Review and enhance the security aspects of your GoBear project, applying secure coding practices.
TODO Step 84: Advanced Security Techniques in Go
Objectives:
- Delve into advanced security techniques and best practices in Go.
TODO Implementing TLS/SSL
Learn how to implement secure communication channels in Go using TLS/SSL for HTTP servers and clients.
TODO Secure Data Storage and Transmission
Explore best practices for secure data storage and transmission, including handling of sensitive information like passwords and tokens.
TODO Application: Enhancing Security in GoBear
Implement advanced security measures in your GoBear project, focusing on secure communication and data handling.