This course provides an overview of System Programming for the Linux operating system, or software which is interfacing directly with the Linux Kernel and C library. The basic components of a Linux Embedded System, including kernel and root filesystem details are discussed. The Buildroot build system is introduced, which students use to build their own custom Embedded Linux system through programming assignments.
Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot
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Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot
This course is part of Advanced Embedded Linux Development Specialization
Instructor: Daniel Walkes
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Fundamentals of Linux System Programming, including Processes and Threads.
How to build a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device.
How to use Buildroot to build a custom Linux Kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device.
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KK
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025
This course is GEM! I loved how assignments made the concepts so clear. Thank you for putting together such an amazing course!
SS
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
It takes time and effort to solve assignments issues more than learning and working on the topic.
ES
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
It is quite challenging but fair. In the end it is "advanced"
