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Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

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. Upon completion of this Specialization, you will receive a certificate from Coursera as well as a digital badge from The Linux Foundation recognizing your proficiency in open source software development, Linux environment and Git. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills.

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Top reviews across Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

A

Reviewed May 29, 2020

Wonderful course, goes above and beyond on teaching us on the importance of OSS Development Methods and even teaches us some basics on it.

SM

Reviewed Aug 20, 2020

It helps me a lot to improving my knowledge about linux and coursera is a great platform to build up a new skills for future jobs.

TM

Reviewed Jan 28, 2020

Very good overview of Linux tools for developers. Just wanted the course to give choice of learning more about Debian based systems.

MA

Reviewed May 13, 2019

Simple and easy explanation of the concept along with basic git commands. Best for beginners.

KB

Reviewed May 11, 2019

As a total novice to development methods I found this course to be extremely useful and informative. I am intrigued and want to learn more.

AJ

Reviewed Jun 10, 2020

Excellent course. Takes students from entry level knowledge to more advanced concepts. But, of course, the more you practice hand on, the more you will learn

SV

Reviewed May 24, 2020

Need more of Shell script examples. Otherwise overall course is pretty good.

DS

Reviewed Jul 19, 2020

Excellent course...Helped me a lot to learn the workflow of the real developers of OSS

BB

Reviewed Oct 15, 2022

I really enjoyed trough this course. And I learn about OSS, also some other thing (Team-Developing, Working alone, Linux)

AT

Reviewed Sep 2, 2021

I​t'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.

AS

Reviewed Jan 23, 2023

Great and very detailed course but focused more on readings

SS

Reviewed Aug 21, 2019

It Was amazing experience to complete the specialization.

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