Modern REST API Development in Go
Design performant, secure, and observable web APIs using Go's powerful standard library
Created by Jesús Espino
Discover how to design and build secure, high-performance REST APIs using Go's standard library. You'll work on a practical project that covers everything from structuring your application to adding authentication and observability. By the end, you'll be ready to create scalable web services that follow best practices.
Packt | Aug 2025 | 294 min
What You Will Learn
You'll learn by building a real-world API project step by step, applying each concept as you go. Through hands-on coding, you'll explore Go's HTTP package, add authentication, handle data storage, and introduce observability. You'll also practice testing and documenting your API, ensuring your skills are ready for production environments.
Key Features
- Design and implement RESTful APIs using Go's standard library and HTTP tools
- Apply authentication, logging, and tracing for secure and observable APIs
- Write and test robust endpoints with real-world data persistence and validation
Target Audience
Perfect for backend developers, full-stack engineers, or anyone with some Go experience looking to build modern APIs. If you want to deepen your understanding of REST principles and create maintainable, secure, and scalable web services in Go, this course will give you the practical skills and confidence to succeed.
