List of lectures for the course Go, 5 quest level on JavaRush

A clear life lesson: competition and real success
Go SELF
5 level,0 lecture
In this article, you will learn why the classic path “school — university — job” does not guarantee success, how competition affects your career, why the best specialists get everything, and why a diploma is not a guarantee of being in demand. Practical advice and real-life examples will help you understand how to build a career in the real world.
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Choosing a Go IDE: GoLand, VS Code, and why to leave the Web IDE
Go SELF
5 level,1 lecture
In this lecture, we will discuss why you should switch from an educational Web IDE to a local development environment when learning Go. You will learn what an IDE is, what popular tools exist (GoLand, VS Code), why we choose JetBrains GoLand for learning, and get acquainted with the Go Playground online sandbox.
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Installing Go 1.25, SDK, and Configuring GoLand
Go SELF
5 level,2 lecture
In this lecture, we will cover how to properly prepare a Go developer's workspace. You will learn how compilation works in Go (unlike languages with virtual machines), what the Go SDK and GOROOT are, and how to install GoLand (version 2025.3), perform the first launch, and do basic interface configuration.
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Creating Your First Project in GoLand
Go SELF
5 level,3 lecture
In this lecture, you will learn how to create your first Go project in GoLand: from launching the IDE and selecting the Go SDK to analyzing the generated code and running the program. You will understand the project structure, find out where the entry point is, how run configurations work, and how to avoid common mistakes (e.g., a "frozen" console when waiting for input).
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Go Project Structure in the IDE: Files, Packages, Imports, and Debugging
Go SELF
5 level,4 lecture
In this lecture, you will learn how to properly organize a Go project structure: how folders relate to packages, why a single package can consist of multiple files, and how imports work in Go. We will also look at the built-in Debugger and learn how to execute code step by step, diving into functions using Step Into.
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Installing the JavaRush Plugin for GoLand
Go SELF
5 level,5 lecture
In this lecture, you will learn how to find, install, and configure the official JavaRush plugin for GoLand: where to look for it, how to log in, how to solve tasks directly in the IDE, and what to do in case of typical errors. The JavaRush plugin is your bridge between the learning platform and a professional development environment, making the process of learning Go even more convenient!
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How IT Companies Work
Go SELF
5 level,6 lecture
In this lecture, you will learn how modern IT companies are structured: how they differ from other businesses, how they work with stock and investments, why rapid growth matters more than profit, and how modern product development is organized. Real-life examples, interesting facts, and illustrations will help you understand how the high-tech industry lives and evolves.
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