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Beginning Open Source Development on Linux
on-demand course

Beginning Open Source Development on Linux

with William Bo Rothwell
August 2016
Beginner
6h 5m
English
Pearson
Closed Captioning available in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Overview

6+ Hours of Video Instruction

Get started developing applications on Linux!

Description

Beginning Open Source Development on Linux LiveLessons provides an introduction to the world of Open Source Software (OSS) development so you can quickly acquire the skills you need to develop in a Linux environment. This video teaches you everything you need to know to gain a solid foundation in the concepts of OSS as well as an introduction to essential Linux functions. You will also discover which programming languages are available before exploring specific languages, including BASH shell scripting, Perl, Python, C, C++, and Java. An introduction to GIT, a tool that allows for version control of software products, is also included.

About the Instructor

William “Bo” Rothwell is a Lead Instructor and Courseware Developer at One Course Source. William has more than twenty years of experience teaching Unix and Linux courses. During his career he has authored over thirty technical courses on topics that include programing and system administration. In addition to his Linux experience, his areas of expertise also include Perl, Python, Tcl/TK, and Shell programming.

Skill Level

  • Beginning
What You Will Learn
  • Open Source development in Linux fundamentals
Who Should Take This Course
  • Any individual who wants to create Open Source Software on Linux-based systems.
About LiveLessons Video Training

The LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more.
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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780134597560