Building Restful Web Services With Go

Building RESTful Web Services with Go by Naren Yellavula, published by Packt Publishing, is a comprehensive guide for developers who want to create scalable, high-performance web services using the Go programming language. The book takes readers through the fundamentals of REST architecture and shows how Go’s simplicity, concurrency, and strong typing make it an excellent choice for building robust APIs.

Starting with setting up the Go environment, readers learn how to design RESTful endpoints, handle requests efficiently, and structure applications for maintainability. The book covers data handling, JSON serialization, authentication, error management, and versioning of APIs—core aspects essential to any modern web service.

Moving beyond basics, it explores integrating third-party packages, connecting with databases, optimizing performance, and deploying APIs in real-world scenarios. Each chapter includes practical code examples and hands-on exercises designed to strengthen understanding through implementation.

Whether you are a Go beginner aiming to master API development or an experienced developer looking to enhance your backend services, this book provides a pragmatic and up-to-date roadmap to building production-grade RESTful systems with Go.