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Mastering Go for DevOps: Go Tools and Cloud Infrastructure

Mastering Go for DevOps is a programming book about building Go-based DevOps tools and cloud infrastructure workflows. It covers command-line applications, APIs, Prometheus monitoring, Terraform providers, CI testing, AWS and Azure SDKs, and serverless functions. The listed audience is expected to have prior Go and DevOps knowledge.

At a glance

Build and distribute interactive command-line applications in Go.
Topics include RESTful APIs, gRPC, Prometheus metrics, and custom exporters.
Explains creating and testing custom Terraform providers, including CI workflows with GitHub Actions.
Covers Go integrations with AWS and Azure SDKs and serverless functions on both platforms.
The listing says a print or Kindle purchase includes a free PDF eBook.

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Reference price: ~~$49.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The subject matter spans both operational tooling and cloud integrations, rather than focusing only on Go language fundamentals.
Terraform provider development is paired with unit and integration testing topics.
Includes Prometheus and CI pipeline material relevant to monitoring and maintaining infrastructure tools.

Cons

Prior knowledge of Go and DevOps concepts is recommended, so the book may not suit complete beginners.

Technical specifications

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Publication details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	December 15, 2025
Language	English
Print length	370 pages
ISBN-13	978-1837027330

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.75 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 0.84 x 9.25 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

DevOps and cloud engineers who already know Go and want to create infrastructure automation or internal tools.
Infrastructure specialists interested in Terraform providers, observability, cloud SDKs, or serverless development.

Less suited to

Readers seeking an introduction to programming or Go from scratch.
Readers looking specifically for a general-purpose Go reference without a DevOps and cloud focus.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Does this book assume prior experience?

Yes. The listing recommends prior knowledge of Go and DevOps concepts such as version control, pipelines, and YAML.

What practical topics does it cover?

The listed topics include Go CLIs, REST APIs, gRPC, Prometheus, custom Terraform providers and tests, GitHub Actions, AWS and Azure SDKs, and serverless functions.

Mastering Go for DevOps: Go Tools and Cloud Infrastructure

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Who is it for?

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