Build a command line app with Go: lolcat

Learn how to build a practical and useful command-line tool with Go. Create a "lolcat" app that adds rainbow colors to text and works as a pipe.

Introduction

In this course, you will learn how to build a command-line application with Go. The project involves creating a "lolcat" tool, which is a terminal application that adds rainbow colors to text. You will start by printing simple text, then add color, and finally, make the application work as a pipe to accept input from other programs.

Highlights

• Learn how to create a command-line application with Go
• Understand how to use escape character sequences to add color to text
• Implement a rainbow color effect using mathematical functions
• Develop a tool that can work as a pipe to accept input from other programs

Recommendation

This course is suitable for Go beginners who want to learn how to build practical and useful command-line tools. The project is engaging and provides a good introduction to working with input/output and terminal-specific functionality in Go.