Build REST APIs with Go and MongoDB

Overview

By the end of this course, learners will be able to design, build, and test a complete REST API using Go and MongoDB. They will configure a professional backend development environment, deploy MongoDB using Docker, model application data with Go structs and JSON mapping, and implement database connectivity using a MongoDB client. Learners will also create REST API endpoints, perform database operations, and retrieve data using identifiers while validating functionality through Postman. This course benefits learners who want hands-on experience building real-world backend applications rather than working through isolated examples. By completing a full project workflow, learners gain practical skills that directly translate to backend development roles, including API design, database integration, and debugging API responses. What makes this course unique is its project-driven approach, guiding learners step by step through the complete lifecycle of a backend REST API. Instead of focusing on theory alone, the course emphasizes real implementation, tool usage, and industry-relevant workflows, helping learners build confidence in developing production-style Go and MongoDB applications.

Syllabus

Project Setup & Backend Foundations

This module introduces the real-world backend project and establishes the technical foundation required to build a REST API using Go and MongoDB. Learners set up the development environment, run MongoDB using Docker, model application data using Go structs, and configure the MongoDB client to enable database connectivity for API development.

API Development & Data Operations

This module focuses on developing and validating REST API functionality by performing database operations through API endpoints. Learners use Postman to test database interactions, create endpoints for inserting and retrieving data, and implement identifier-based data access while managing cursors and database connections effectively.