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.
A
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
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.
TS
I was expecting more video video tutorials than reading. Anyway, the contents were very helpful and satisfying after all.
MA
Simple and easy explanation of the concept along with basic git commands. Best for beginners.
KB
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
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
SM
So far so far. Learning a good amount of useful stuff for my actual work. Thank you for the great content explained in an easy and clear way.
DS
Excellent course...Helped me a lot to learn the workflow of the real developers of OSS
BB
I really enjoyed trough this course. And I learn about OSS, also some other thing (Team-Developing, Working alone, Linux)
AT
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.
MF
Best course overall but Need more of Shell script examples and explanations.
SS
It Was amazing experience to complete the specialization.
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Very Introductory. Maybe can even been summarised by one 20 mins video instead of 3 week's course.
Not much solid stuff.
This course was really great and helped me to proceed with my OSS knowledge further. I will surely complete the specialization to obtain more knowledge and get familiar with OSS Development methods.
A great course on the history of Linux. Generally, courses start with the History of Linux as just an introductory video/week. But this course took a deep dive into the topic.
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Content is useful, but not a fan of the peer graded assignments.
I was very excited t take a course from the Linux Foundation as I am currently studying for my Linux+, but I have not enjoyed the experience. OI am currently in course 2 of 4 and I'm still learning from a disembodied voice reading a PowerPoint with no examples. In fact the labs I've encountered so far in course 2 are all read and perform commands with no video explanation. Thankfully I have some working knowledge with Linux or I would be completely lost. 1/5 not for beginners ether.
Great introduction to OSS. It provides a good overview of its history and how it got started plus the basics of contributing to various OSS Projects.
Lacks technical content. Really just a long introduction to the subsequent courses providing background. Most of the content could be covered as part of the other modules instead.
Very theoretical course that introduces students to all concepts behind Open Source Software, which I didn't know about and I feel that I have a much better understanding now. Perhaps it might offer content a little more advanced than for a "beginner" student as stated in the course.
The course contains comprehensive knowledge about development methods in Open Source Software. I would recommend this course for anyone who is interested in OSS and wants to have a proper idea of it.
Honestly, this course provide introduces the world of open source projects and development to anyone. It's really explanative and helpful. I suggest this to anyone who want to understand what OSS is.
This course is very useful. I have completed the course and I was very satisfied. I will continue the other courses of the series and learn more.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this course!
Great introductory course. Great content. Only suggestion would be to improve audio quality when reading from slides.
Thought there would be more hands on. My mistake. Still great material and learned a lot.
Glad I didn't pay for this one - nothing hands on, just some pretty obvious advice which boils down to: 'don't be a jerk when joining an open source project'. Good info on the differences in open source licensing models. Audited the course, and couldn't even submit the quizzes.
Please add something valuable to this course. So far it is purely introduction course, and I didn't learn anything really useful.
Very good course! I liked that the videos and information were only about the case and with a good explanation and presentation of the information.
The course covers the basics of the concept of OSS and the necessary details, such as the relationship between employees, as well as the relationship of open source with sites like GitHub.
Thank you very much for your work!
I really enjoyed the course. I was initially skeptical about taking a course on a topic I was new to but the content delivery was extremely simple and easy to understand. The method of making the learner think of the topics and submit their views has helped me increase my understanding of the subject. Thank you.
El contenido es excepcionalmente completo y bien estructurado, abarcando desde los fundamentos del software de código abierto (licencias, modelos de gobernanza, ejemplos de proyectos emblemáticos) hasta aspectos prácticos como contribuciones, integración continua y diversidad en comunidades OSS.