Coding with Golang

Workshop October 21st, 2021

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Event Information Join us virtually or in person to learn the basics of Go, a statically typed Google-developed language focused on simplicity and efficiency, and build a Discord bot! This is a collaborative workshop with KnightHacks.

Join us in person in HS 119 with snacks or virtually on Zoom at 6:00 pm EST.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have a repl.it and Discord account ready to go before the meeting!

For this event, you'll need a working computer with a modern browser (such as Google Chrome) and a stable internet connection if joining virtually.

What you'll learn

Learn more about the Google-developed language, Go
Find out the uses, pros, and cons of Go
Learn about packages, functions, and syntax in Go
Understand how to create and build a Discord Bot
Create actions and functions for your bot to perform

What you'll gain

An introduction to the language Go
Useful applications and examples of Golang
Resources and learning material
Your very own Discord bot

Need help? Our tech leads are here to help! They can help guide you through labs, answer any questions about the content, and provide a more comprehensive overview of the content. Reach out to them in the Discord server.

Take the opportunity to discuss these topics with other members in the club. Get to know them, ask questions, and provide help. This is a great way to find potential team members for the Solution Challenge. Make sure to guide members to the correct solution rather than giving them the answer.