Are you a Java Developer looking to work on a Golang project? Interested in cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes but need to get up to speed with Go? This session is for you!

Designed specifically for Java developers, this talk highlights the nuances of Go with comparisons to Java concepts and idioms. We will take a deep dive into Go as a language, providing the necessary details to write idiomatic Go applications effectively.

Topics covered include:

• Collection Comparisons – Understanding Go’s built-in collections and how they compare to Java's List, Set, and Map.
• Stream Processing – Implementing filters and maps in Go compared to Java Streams.
• Packaging & Encapsulation – Understanding Go’s module structure vs. Java’s package system.
• Error Handling – Exploring Go 1.13-style error handling and how it differs from Java’s exception model.
• Go Formatting & Style – Learning idiomatic Go formatting, linting, and best practices.

To reinforce these concepts, we’ll examine Open Source Go projects as style references, ensuring you gain practical insights into writing clean, maintainable, and production-ready Go applications.

Key Takeaways

• Gain a practical understanding of Go from a Java developer’s perspective.
• Learn the key differences between Java and Go in terms of collections, error handling, and packaging.
• Understand how to write idiomatic Go code while leveraging your Java expertise.
• Explore real-world Go projects to see best practices in action.

Target Audience

This session is ideal for Java developers transitioning to Go, software engineers working on cloud-native projects, and anyone interested in learning Go through the lens of Java. Whether you are building microservices, Kubernetes operators, or distributed systems, this talk will equip you with the knowledge to get started with Go efficiently.