Building Web Services in Go with HTTP and Docker

Modern web development demands fast, reliable, and scalable backend services. Go has emerged as the premier language for building efficient web APIs, but moving from basic syntax to a fully containerized, monitored service requires a clear, step-by-step path. This course guides you through that exact journey using clear explanations and written code examples. You will transition from writing basic Go code to architecting, packaging, and observing professional-grade web services. By studying structured text modules, you will master the core concepts of web communication, containerization, and service reliability. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational web service architectures and Go's native net/http package - Build robust HTTP handlers to process requests, manage routing, and generate file outputs - Configure structured logging and integrate Prometheus metrics to monitor service health - Package your Go applications into lightweight, secure Docker containers - Implement modern Go development practices including context propagation and environment-based configuration - Apply basic middleware patterns to handle authentication and error management gracefully We begin with foundational HTTP concepts and core Go interfaces, ensuring you have a strong grip on the basics. Next, we explore data serialization, file handling, and routing. Finally, we dive into containerization with Docker and observability using Prometheus, giving you a complete blueprint for modern service deployment. This course is designed for beginner backend developers, systems engineers, and Go enthusiasts who want to build real-world web APIs. No prior experience with web frameworks or DevOps tools is required. Start reading today to build your first production-ready Go web service.