What is the test about?
This Go programming test measures candidates' understanding and practical application of Go language features, standard library, error handling, and concurrent programming techniques. It helps you identify candidates who can efficiently develop secure, high-performing software in Go.
Test creator
Tim Funke
Software Engineer at Telekom
With an 8-year tenure at Deutsche Telekom, Tim Funke has not only demonstrated mastery as a Software Engineer but also excelled as a DevOps Engineer and Data Engineer. Having incorporated technologies such as Python, Docker, and GitLab, Tim's expertise lies in object-oriented programming (OOP), quality control, and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). His resume also includes proficiency in varied programming languages like VBA and Go, further showcasing the breadth of his technical capabilities.
Who should take this test?
Back-End Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Go Developer, Software Developer
Description
Go, also known as Golang, is a statically typed, compiled language known for its simplicity, efficiency, and strong support for concurrent programming. Whether developing scalable web applications, microservices, or efficient data processing tools, a competent Go developer's role is critical.
This Go programming test evaluates candidates' knowledge of Go language syntax, its standard library, common Go idioms, and patterns. It also assesses their understanding and application of error handling techniques and concurrent programming, key components in writing robust and efficient Go applications.
The candidate's ability to organize Go code using packages and their familiarity with Go tools like 'go build', 'go run', 'go test', and 'go fmt' will also be assessed. A good performance in this test will indicate a comprehensible understanding of the Go programming language and its tooling, as well as the ability to develop efficient, secure software products with it.
Potential candidates include Backend Developers, Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and other technical roles which require the use of Go programming.