Linux for Developers

Linux for Developers

This course is part of Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization

Instructor: Timothy Serewicz

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.5

(1,385 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

94%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

What's included

11 videos12 readings3 assignments

11 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction to Linux for Developers (Course 2)1 minute
Module 1 Overview1 minute
Kernel vs. Operating System and Tools4 minutes
History of Linux3 minutes
UNIX and Linux4 minutes
Linux Distributions4 minutes
Using Linux Distributions (Demo)2 minutes
Graphical Layers and Interfaces6 minutes
Using KDE Desktop (Demo)2 minutes
Getting Help2 minutes
Graphical Interfaces: GNOME and KDE1 minute

12 readingsTotal 170 minutes

Linux Standard Base5 minutes
Software Environment10 minutes
Preparing Your System10 minutes
sudo (Lab)20 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes
Using Multiple Workspaces (Lab)20 minutes
Using Multiple Tabs in a Terminal Window (Lab)20 minutes
man Pages15 minutes
info15 minutes
--help and help10 minutes
Multiple man Pages (Lab)20 minutes
Using info (Lab)20 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

Linux and the Operating System10 minutes
Graphical Environments and Interfaces10 minutes
Getting Help10 minutes

What's included

8 videos20 readings3 assignments

8 videosTotal 21 minutes

Module 2 Overview1 minute
Introduction to Text Editors2 minutes
vi Editor1 minute
emacs Editor1 minute
The Development of Shells3 minutes
Introduction to Filesystems1 minute
Using fdisk (Demo)5 minutes
Partitioning Considerations2 minutes

20 readingsTotal 263 minutes

echo and cat5 minutes
vi Commands15 minutes
emacs Commands15 minutes
vi and emacs Tutorials (Lab)40 minutes
Shells10 minutes
Shell Initialization10 minutes
Aliases3 minutes
Environment Variables6 minutes
Customizing the Command Line Prompt7 minutes
Special Characters10 minutes
Redirection10 minutes
Pipes5 minutes
Command Substitution and Expressions5 minutes
Customizing the Prompt (Lab)30 minutes
Redirection and Pipes (Lab)30 minutes
Filesystem Layout10 minutes
Partitions15 minutes
Paths10 minutes
Hard and Soft (Symbolic) Links12 minutes
Adding to the Path (Lab)15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Text Editors15 minutes
Shells, Bash, and the Command Line10 minutes
Filesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths, and Links10 minutes

What's included

7 videos9 readings3 assignments

7 videosTotal 20 minutes

Module 3 Overview1 minute
System Boot3 minutes
Using GRUB (Demo)2 minutes
System Initialization3 minutes
Using Swap and OOM (Demo)4 minutes
Threading Models2 minutes
Using Predictable Network Interface Device Names2 minutes

9 readingsTotal 190 minutes

/boot Directory10 minutes
Killing the Graphical User Interface (Lab)15 minutes
Memory20 minutes
Swap10 minutes
Invoking the OOM Killer (Lab)60 minutes
Networking and Network Interfaces15 minutes
Networking and Network Interfaces (Cont.)15 minutes
ip vs iconfig15 minutes
Static Configuration of a Network Interface (Lab)30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes

System Initialization10 minutes
Memory10 minutes
Networking10 minutes

What's included

8 videos6 readings2 assignments

8 videosTotal 27 minutes

Module 4 Overview2 minutes
File Transfer Tools2 minutes
Graphical Monitoring Tools2 minutes
Using System Monitoring (Demo)2 minutes
Using Kernel Modules (Demo)4 minutes
Device Management5 minutes
Using udev (Demo)2 minutes
Using systemctl (Demo)4 minutes

6 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Basic Commands and Utilities10 minutes
Monitoring and Performance Utilities10 minutes
Installing and Running ksysguard (Lab)30 minutes
Loading/Unloading Kernel Modules15 minutes
Managing System Services15 minutes
Using stress (Lab)20 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

System Monitoring10 minutes
Kernel Modules and Device Management10 minutes

What's included

9 videos10 readings2 assignments

9 videosTotal 34 minutes

Module 5 Overview2 minutes
System Installation6 minutes
Using Graphical Package Management (Demo)5 minutes
Using Yast (Demo)3 minutes
Using rpm (Demo)4 minutes
Using dpkg (Demo)2 minutes
Using dnf (Demo)3 minutes
Basics of Users and Groups4 minutes
Creating, Modifying, and Removing User Accounts (Demo)3 minutes

10 readingsTotal 136 minutes

Software Management and Packaging10 minutes
Upgrading and Patching10 minutes
User Directories, Environments, etc.6 minutes
Logging Files10 minutes
Installing a New Repository on a Red Hat and CentOS (Lab)20 minutes
Adding and Removing Users and Groups15 minutes
Files, Users, and Permissions5 minutes
root (super) user, su and sudo10 minutes
Working with User Accounts (Lab)40 minutes
Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization Digital Badge10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

System Administration10 minutes
Users and Groups10 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 21, 2022

It was conceptual course. I enjoyed how professor taught important stuff only. Those who want to learn deeply this course is not for them but for basic knowledge its very good.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023

instructor did a get job to explain the mentioned topic in this course. recommanded for beginners who are getting started.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2021

It's a great course to get your hands on linux, the only caviate is that its not in much depth and you need to do a lot of googling to understand stuff.

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