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Golang: Functions, Pointers and System Design

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Golang: Functions, Pointers and System Design

Mumshad Mannambeth

Instructor: Mumshad Mannambeth

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design modular Go code using functions with multiple return values, variadic parameters, and advanced functional patterns.

  • Access and manipulate memory addresses using Go's pointer operators to optimize application performance and manage state.

  • Build custom data models with Structs and encapsulate behavior using Methods and Method Sets for clean, reusable code.

  • Implement Go Interfaces to create polymorphic, decoupled system architectures ready for production-scale development.

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June 2026

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Explore the depth of functional programming in Go, covering everything from basic syntax to advanced higher-order and anonymous functions.

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7 videos6 readings2 assignments

Gain direct control over memory by mastering pointers, addresses, and the distinction between passing data by value versus reference.

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Build complex data models and define behaviors using Structs, Methods, and Go’s powerful Interface system for decoupled design.

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