Using Fyne and Go to build graphical applications - Beginner (Udemy.com)
Learn how to use Fyne and Go (Golang) to build applications for Mac, Windows, Linux, (that also work on iOS and Android)
Created by: Andrew Williams
Last updated April 2025
What you will learn
- How to use Fyne and Go to create cross-platform native graphical applications for desktop and mobile platforms.
- How to set up your system for development with Fyne and Go.
- Use Fyne to create user interfaces for your applications.
- How to package Fyne apps for local installation.
- How to use preferences, error handling and dialogue with Fyne.
- Learn how to code with Fyne using three different example apps.
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 97% of them
- Reviews32#1,156 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length4.5 hoursshorter than 56% of them
- Last updatedApril 2025earlier than 51% of them
Course Description
Do you want to build captivating graphical applications that run seamlessly across multiple operating systems, including desktop, mobile and web?
In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to develop native graphical applications with the Fyne toolkit and the Go (Golang) programming language. Whether you are a seasoned developer looking to expand your skill set or a newcomer eager to explore the realm of graphical application development, this course is your gateway to mastering Fyne and Go to create engaging platform-independent applications.
Go, also known as Golang, is a programming language renowned for its simplicity, efficiency, and concurrency support. Developed by Google engineers, Go was crafted with a focus on readability, ease of use, and rapid compilation. Its minimalist syntax, robust standard library, and built-in tools make Go a compelling choice for a wide range of applications, from web development to systems programming. However, until recently the development of graphical applications with Go was limited.
Fyne is an open source toolkit designed for the creation of graphical user interfaces with the Go programming language. Fyne can be used to create graphical applications for desktop, mobile and the web, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, BSD and other systems. The Fyne toolkit is designed for usability with widgets and layouts that adapt to the user context. Applications can be rapidly deployed to different devices quickly and easily from a single codebase.
In this course we will start with the basics of Fyne and Go development with a Hello World and Greeter app. We will then explore basic user interface development and data storage with a packing list application. Our third application will be a recipe app which will include images, error handling and dialogues.
This course will cover:
How to use Fyne and Go to create cross-platform native graphical applications for most major desktop platforms
How to set up your system for development with Fyne and Go
How to use Fyne to create user interfaces for your applications
How to package Fyne apps for local installation
How to …
Fyne is a user-friendly Go toolkit for building cross-platform graphical user interfaces, offering simplicity, ease of use, and visually appealing application development. This course will help you develop the skills to efficiently develop cross-platform graphical applications.
Instructor Details
- 4.8 Rating
32 Reviews
Andrew Williams
Founder of Fyne Labs and the Fyne toolkit, teacher at Fyne workshops and author of Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Fyne.
With 20 years experience in software development I have developed many products and built many teams. Applying extensive experience across Go, C, Java and Objective-C to help more people build better apps, faster.
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Reviews
By Henry Young on 7/12/2026
Great course to learn the basics of fyne. Looking forward to the intermediate course.
By Brett Roscoe on 6/30/2026
I did learn quite a bit from this course, even though it's very short. It helps that the instructor is the creator of Fyne, and so he knows the library inside and out. I was excited to learn about drag-and-drop functionality, different ways of storing data, and various layout options. I also liked that the instructor covered different Fyne APIs systematically. But there were also things I wasn't crazy about: - There isn't any "real" project created in the course - The projects are created with very messy code. The instructor has said that he will cover how to structure projects in a future course, but I believe this should be taught at the beginning and practiced - even if the projects are simple. - The beginning and end of the course are needlessly repetitive - Given how short the course is (especially when compared to other Udemy coding courses) I wonder if it might be better to include the material planned for the "intermediate" course here. Just a thought, though. So overall, I'm glad I purchased this course, but at the same time I think it could be improved.
By David Herbert on 1/30/2026
Its a novice course conducted by a genius (capable of more) that fails to provide a quantitative amount of training that a learner needs in order to produce a marketable result above a toy level UI. I need this training so much I rushed to buy as soon as available. BUT disappointed as it says “ build ... and mobile “ but no mobile training was shown !!! so I gave it time and checked again now all these months later for update ! No updates at all ? Yes the Fyne can do mobile but you are marketing the course … Thanks any way I am a fan
By Peter George on 1/13/2026
A good introduction to Fyne. The presenter is knowledgeable and clear in presentation.
By Reiner Proels on 12/14/2025
The course is good. For my taste a little bit too much about Icons, Storage and so on and to less on how to build own widgets, custom dialogs, themes and so on
By Tanguy Herrmann on 6/2/2025
That was a great introduction into programming GUI, and Go makes it very simple. It got me so pumped up to create some mobile apps! Thanks!
By Christopher M on 5/25/2025
Fyneally a good course on Fyne. Here's hoping the intermediate course comes soon.
By Shant Kay on 4/3/2025
Very well explained, and from the creator of Fyne himself. I primarily work in C and Go, so given those options Fyne is a great GUI toolkit. The only one that comes close is Flutter-based Flet, but it uses Python. Great course.
By Rick on 4/2/2025
Great introduction to Fyne. This is a beginner course so the emphasis is more on introducing and showcasing concepts rather than thorough implementations. The course gives you enough information to get a good enough idea of what is possible in a way that sets you up to be able to research an introduced concept confidently.
By Truman Boone on 3/26/2025
The clarity in the instructions and references has really helped me feel like I can stand on my own two feet and code a fyne application without being dependent on course examples. Getting the information directly from the creator of the fyne UI toolkit couldn't get any better.
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