Web Application with Go the Anti-Textbook
A free tutorial book teaching web development in Go without frameworks by building a todo list application.
What is Web Application with Go the Anti-Textbook?
The Web Dev Golang Anti-Textbook is a free, open-source tutorial book that teaches web development using Go without frameworks. It guides readers through building a todo list application using Go's standard library, focusing on understanding fundamental web concepts rather than relying on pre-built solutions. The book is designed for developers who want to learn how web servers work at a lower level while gaining practical Go programming experience.
Developers with basic Go knowledge who want to learn web development from the ground up without framework abstractions. Ideal for backend engineers, students, or self-taught programmers seeking a deeper understanding of web application architecture.
It provides a unique framework-free approach to learning web development in Go, offering practical project-based learning with multiple formats (book, videos, code). Unlike many tutorials that rely on frameworks, this resource builds understanding of core concepts while creating a real application.
Overview
Learn how to write webapps without a framework in Go.
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning web development fundamentals without framework dependencies
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