Microservices APIs with Go Practice Exam

Microservices APIs with Go Practice Exam

Microservices APIs with Go is about learning how to create small, independent software services that work together to build a complete application. Instead of building one huge program, microservices break it down into smaller parts—like building blocks—that can be developed, tested, and updated separately. Go (or Golang) is a fast and efficient programming language that makes building microservices easier because it’s simple, reliable, and great for handling many users at the same time.

Through this certification, learners understand how to design APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that allow these microservices to “talk” to each other. It provides skills in structuring applications, managing communication, ensuring security, and scaling services for big systems. By using Go for microservices, professionals can create flexible, high-performing software that adapts to modern business needs.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Software Developers 
• Backend Engineers 
• DevOps Professionals 
• System Architects 
• Cloud Engineers 
• Students & Graduates 

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of programming (preferably Go)
• Understanding of APIs and web technologies
• Knowledge of databases and networking basics
• Problem-solving and logical thinking

Interest in cloud and scalable software development

Knowledge Gained

• Fundamentals of microservices architecture
• Building APIs with Go for inter-service communication
• Securing APIs and handling authentication/authorization
• Scaling and deploying microservices in cloud environments
• Using containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Monitoring and maintaining distributed systems

Course Outline

The Microservices APIs with Go Exam covers the following topics - 

1. Introduction to Microservices

• What are microservices?
• Benefits over monolithic systems
• Real-world use cases

2. Getting Started with Go

• Basics of Go language
• Setting up Go environment
• Go for backend development

3. API Fundamentals

• What is an API?
• RESTful APIs basics
• Designing endpoints and routes

4. Building Microservices with Go

• Structuring a Go microservice
• Creating and exposing APIs
• Error handling and logging

5. Service Communication

• Synchronous vs asynchronous communication
• Using gRPC and REST in Go
• Message queues and event-driven systems

6. Data Management

• Databases for microservices
• Managing data consistency
• API integration with databases

7. Security in Microservices

• Authentication and authorization
• Securing API endpoints
• Token-based security (JWT, OAuth)

8. Containerization and Deployment

• Introduction to Docker
• Building Go microservices into containers
• Deploying to Kubernetes

9. Scalability and Performance

• Load balancing microservices
• Horizontal scaling strategies
• Caching techniques

10. Monitoring and Maintenance

• Observability in microservices
• Using tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Debugging and troubleshooting distributed systems