Building Microservices API in Go - Welcome to the Course

This course covers REST API development in Golang, focusing on building a banking application. It includes setting up a development environment, using hexagonal architecture, and implementing security features like role-based access control. The course emphasizes incremental learning through real-world projects and includes unit testing and dependency management. Students will gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques necessary for effective API development.

What foundational knowledge is expected before starting this REST API course?

• Experience with Golang's web frameworks

• In-depth knowledge of Golang's garbage collector

• Basics of Golang, including structs and receiver functions

• Advanced Golang concurrency patterns

What is the primary application developed in this course?

• An e-commerce website

• A blogging platform

• A simple banking application

• A social media platform

Which architecture is emphasized for mastering API development in this course?

• Microservices architecture

• Monolithic architecture

• Layered architecture

• Hexagonal architecture

What is the role of JWT tokens in the context of this course?

• To facilitate the stateless nature of REST

• To manage user sessions in a stateful manner

• To handle database transactions

• To encrypt API responses

What testing approach is taught for components like routes and services?

• Integration testing

• Performance testing

• End-to-end testing

• Unit testing using mocks and state-based testing