Google's new programming language Go has caused a lot of excitement. As a modern systems programming language, Go offers significant advantages over older languages like C, C++, and Java. This book, "Go Programming" takes an example-based approach to teach the reader how to effectively get started with programming in Go. From basic variable usage, to control structures, to File I/O, to basic network programming, this book has all you need to become confident with the basics of the language, and will prepare you to create basic programs, as well as to perform more research of the language.