Course 3 is a continuation of the previous course, and will focus on teaching you how to work with tools you need to do your everyday work. The course begins by introducing you to numerous essential command line tools that are used daily. Then, it focuses on bash scripting - you will learn how to construct scripts and how to do very complicated tasks in an automated way. The course looks at files and filesystems and focuses on compiling programs in Linux, using gcc and other compilers, and using libraries of different types. It also takes a look at how Java works in Linux, and explains why there is no reason to worry about having easy-to-use Java programs in Linux. Course 3 ends by covering building packages out of software in Linux.
This course is part of the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Command Line Tools
Files and Filesystems
Linux Developer Methods
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Truly useful for all the developers trying to get in the industry with Linux basics.
I've enjoyed the part about package management tools.
I don't have to build a packages, I only use them at work and it was interesting to glimpse at a process behind the packages.
Well structured course which talks about different tools and utilities used in linux distributions that are commonly used in industries.
This course is well developed and covered with each and every topic in detail . I learned lot of new things from this and will surely look forward to apply this knowledge practically.
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