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Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git SpecializationThe Linux Foundation

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In course 1 we talked about open source software and the motivation and methods of using it. In course 2, we will introduce you to Linux systems, and help you feel comfortable working at the command line:
What Linux is
Linux history
How to separate the kernel from the entire operating system
Making contributions to the kernel
Graphical system, and how it works
Working at the command line
Filesystem layout, partitions
Monitoring utilities

You will learn what it’s like to work on Linux system, and get a good understanding of the essential skills you need when you work on a daily basis with Linux systems.

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Experience as a developer on any operating system

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

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Beginner Level

Experience as a developer on any operating system

Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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The Linux Foundation supports the creation of sustainable open source ecosystems by providing financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. Working together, The Linux Foundation and its projects form the most ambitious and successful investment in the creation of shared technology.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

LINUX ORIENTATION

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 39 min), 11 readings, 3 quizzes

11 videos

Introduction to Linux for Developers (Course 2)1m

Module 1 Overview1m

Kernel vs. Operating System and Tools4m

History of Linux3m

UNIX and Linux4m

Linux Distributions4m

Using Linux Distributions (Demo)5m

Graphical Layers and Interfaces6m

Using KDE Desktop (Demo)4m

Getting Help2m

Graphical Interfaces: GNOME and KDE1m

11 readings

Linux Standard Base5m

Software Environment10m

Preparing Your System10m

sudo (Lab)20m

Using Multiple Workspaces (Lab)20m

Using Multiple Tabs in a Terminal Window (Lab)20m

man Pages15m

info15m

--help and help10m

Multiple man Pages (Lab)20m

Using info (Lab)20m

3 practice exercises

Linux and the Operating System10m

Graphical Environments and Interfaces10m

Getting Help10m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

STARTING TO WORK IN LINUX

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 21 min), 20 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Module 2 Overview1m

Introduction to Text Editors2m

vi Editor1m

emacs Editor1m

The Development of Shells3m

Introduction to Filesystems1m

Using fdisk (Demo)5m

Partitioning Considerations2m

20 readings

echo and cat5m

vi Commands15m

emacs Commands15m

vi and emacs Tutorials (Lab)40m

Shells10m

Shell Initialization10m

Aliases3m

Environment Variables6m

Customizing the Command Line Prompt7m

Special Characters10m

Redirection10m

Pipes5m

Command Substitution and Expressions5m

Customizing the Prompt (Lab)30m

Redirection and Pipes (Lab)30m

Filesystem Layout10m

Partitions15m

Paths10m

Hard and Soft (Symbolic) Links12m

Adding to the Path (Lab)15m

3 practice exercises

Text Editors15m

Shells, Bash, and the Command Line10m

Filesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths, and Links10m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

System Components

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 21 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes

7 videos

Module 3 Overview1m

System Boot3m

Using GRUB (Demo)2m

System Initialization3m

Using Swap and OOM (Demo)4m

Threading Models2m

Using Predictable Network Interface Device Names2m

9 readings

/boot Directory10m

System Runlevels10m

Killing the Graphical User Interface (Lab)15m

Memory20m

Swap10m

Invoking the OOM Killer (Lab)1h

Networking and Network Interfaces15m

Networking and Network Interfaces (Cont.)15m

Static Configuration of a Network Interface (Lab)30m

3 practice exercises

System Initialization10m

Memory10m

Networking10m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Command Details

2 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 28 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Module 4 Overview2m

File Transfer Tools2m

Graphical Monitoring Tools2m

Using System Monitoring (Demo)2m

Using Kernel Modules (Demo)4m

Device Management5m

Using udev (Demo)2m

Using systemctl (Demo)4m

6 readings

Basic Commands and Utilities10m

Monitoring and Performance Utilities10m

Installing and Running ksysguard (Lab)30m

Loading/Unloading Kernel Modules15m

Managing System Services15m

Using stress (Lab)20m

2 practice exercises

System Monitoring10m

Kernel Modules and Device Management10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM LINUX FOR DEVELOPERS

by SSMar 23, 2021

This was the type of course I was searching for, it has allowed me to increase my capability tremendously by learning a lot of new stuff and bash things, the right way to do them. Its impressive.

by AAMay 14, 2020

Nice course for the newbie in Linux world. I really got to know very new things from this course while working with ubuntu. Thanks to The Linux Foundation for this wonderful course.

by SSOct 1, 2020

This course is the best and amazing course I have ever attended but, I found that the week 5 must be placed as week 1 and all others be followed by it. Thank you for great course

by THMay 9, 2020

Great introduction to Linux for Developers. Well balanced quizzes that allow the student to get a flavor of the material as well as the opportunity to dive deeper if interested.

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About the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the Specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use Git, the distributed version control system.

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