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Aleksei Aleinikov
Aleksei Aleinikov

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Go’s net/http Demystified: Simple, No Magic ✨

Ever wondered what really happens inside Go’s net/http when you call ListenAndServe?

In my new article, I break it down step by step: from TCP basics to graceful shutdowns, timeouts, connection tracking, and context usage — all explained in plain language with minimal examples.

No fog, no hidden magic — just a clear mental model of how Go’s HTTP server works in 2025.

👉 Read the full guide and master Go web servers beyond copy-paste.
https://levelup.gitconnected.com/how-works-net-http-in-go-simple-no-magic-2025-978d24e54d52

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