Developer Launches Open-Source Set of 100 Golang Backend Challenges on GitHub

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A developer has published 'Go 100 Challenge,' a free, open-source repository of 100 hands-on Golang programming problems aimed at building production-level backend skills. The collection is structured progressively, covering core Go logic, concurrency, standard library usage, and clean code architecture. Each challenge is self-contained in its own folder with runnable code, requiring Go 1.22 or higher. The project targets beginners who have completed basic Go tutorials, as well as developers preparing for backend interviews or building a consistent coding practice. The repository is actively maintained, with plans to expand into advanced topics such as microservices, gRPC, and distributed systems.

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