Java Developer Path
Java to Go Guide
Learn Go for Java developers through direct comparisons, mental model shifts, and production-oriented patterns. This guide is designed for Java engineers moving into Go backend development.
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Full Table of Contents
- 00Go Mental Model
- 01Packages & Imports
- 02Dependency Management
- 03Types & Variables
- 04Structs
- 05Interfaces
- 06Pointers
- 07any / interface{}
- 08Functions
- 09Slices & Maps
- 10Defer
- 11Goroutines
- 12Channels
- 13Sync Primitives
- 14Goroutine Management
- 15Context
- 16Defer — Advanced
- 17Generics
- 18Error Handling
- 19Blank Identifier
- 20Init & Main Lifecycle
- 21Project Layout
- 22JSON & HTTP APIs
- 23HTTP Concurrency Model
- 24Testing
- 25Logging & Observability
- 26Go Mental Model — Recap