Linux System Programming - A programmers/Practical Approach

🚀 Course Title: Linux System Programming - A Practical Approach

🎓 Course Headline: Master Files, Memory, and Process Management on Linux

About This Course:

This course is a deep dive into the world of Linux system programming, crafted by industry-working professionals. It's an intermediate-level program that goes beyond teaching just the 'C' language—it bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world Linux applications. The course culminates with a Bonus section featuring a collection of student questions and their solutions, providing a dynamic learning experience that evolves with community interactions. 🌱

Who is this course for?

This course is tailored for beginners to intermediate professionals looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of Linux system programming. It's perfect for those aspiring to delve into Linux systems design and development or any career related to Linux systems, ensuring you're well-prepared for the challenges ahead. 👨‍💻👩‍💻

Outcomes of the Course:

By completing this course, you will achieve a SOLID understanding of Linux system programming, making you well-equipped to:

• Ace technical interviews with confidence.
• Contribute effectively as an individual contributor in your projects.
• Be on par with, or even surpass, the expertise of your experienced colleagues. 🚀

Course Contents:

Dive into a hands-on learning experience with these key topics, all with a focus on practical programming skills:

1. Introduction to Linux Systems

   • Understanding Linux architecture.
   • Writing and compiling your first 'Hello World' program using GCC.

2. System Calls and Standard Library Function Calls

   • Learning the distinction between kernel and user mode in Linux.

3. File Operations

   • Mastering file operations like open(), close(), read(), write(), lseek().
   • Understanding blocking and non-blocking calls, atomic operations, and handling race conditions.

4. Memory Management and Virtual Memory

   • Exploring stack segments, code segments, heap segments, data segments.
   • Managing virtual memory and understanding memory allocation functions (Malloc(), calloc(), Realloc(), etc.).

5. Process Management

   • Process creation, termination, and management with fork() and exec().
   • Handling command line arguments for processes.

6. Signals

   • Implementing signal handling in your programs and managing signal actions.

7. Posix Threads

   • Creating and managing threads, including joinable and detachable threads.

8. Thread Synchronisation

   • Utilizing mutexes, condition variables, and ensuring thread safety.

9. Inter Process Communication (IPC)

   • Working with pipes, FIFO, message queues, semaphores, and shared memory.

📚 Note: This course primarily focuses on Linux system programming concepts, leveraging the Ubuntu distribution as the platform for practical demonstrations. Get ready to embark on a journey that will transform your understanding of Linux and set you up for success in the field of Linux systems design and development! 🐧

Enroll now and unlock the full potential of your programming skills with Linux System Programming - A Practical Approach. Let's dive into the Linux universe together! 🖥️✨