Preface

Go is an open source programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.

Who is the booklet for?

This short booklet will show Go newbies how one can use Sourcegraph to better write one’s Go programs. To try out the programs in this booklet, you should have a working copy of Go 1.2 on your computer.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Sourcegraph for permiting me to write this booklet.

Using Code Examples

All of the code in this booklet can be used pretty much anywhere and anyhow you please.

How to Contact Me

I can be reached via e-mail at satish.talim@gmail.com. Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, kudos or criticism on the booklet. Constructive criticism is definitely appreciated; I want this booklet to get better through your feedback.

Thanks

Thanks for downloading and checking out this booklet. As part of the lean publishing philosophy, you’ll be able to interact with me as the booklet is completed. I’ll be able to change things, reorganize parts, and generally make a better booklet. I hope you enjoy.