Beginning Open Source Development on Linux

Beginning Open Source Development on Linux

by William Bo Rothwell
Released August 2016
Publisher(s): Pearson
ISBN: 0134597567

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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.
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Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Beginning Open Source Development on Linux: Introduction
  2. Lesson 1: Open Source Software
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Understand Open Source
    3. 1.2 Open Source licensing
  3. Lesson 2: Introduction to Linux
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Access a Linux system
    3. 2.2 Use the GUI
    4. 2.3 Understand command-line execution: Advantages and basics
    5. 2.4 Understand command-line execution: Getting help
    6. Lesson 2 Exercise
    7. Lesson 2 Exercise Solution
  4. Lesson 3: The Linux Filesystem
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 Understand the filesystem
    3. 3.2 Navigate the filesystem
    4. 3.3 Manage the filesystem: Key commands
    5. 3.4 Manage the filesystem: Wildcards
    6. 3.5 Manage the filesystem: Redirection
    7. Lesson 3 Exercise
    8. Lesson 3 Exercise Solution
  5. Lesson 4: Essential Linux Commands
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Explore command-line tools: Viewing files
    3. 4.2 Explore command-line tools: Finding files
    4. 4.3 Explore command-line tools: Comparing files
    5. 4.4 Explore command-line tools: Shell features
    6. 4.5 Examine test editors
    7. 4.6 Manage data
    8. 4.7 Examine text editors
    9. Lesson 4 Exercise
    10. Lesson 4 Exercise Solution
  6. Lesson 5: Essential Linux System Administration Tasks
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Grasp essential tasks
    3. 5.2 Manage user accounts
    4. Lesson 5 Exercise
    5. Lesson 5 Exercise Solution
  7. Lesson 6: Linux Programming Languages
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Examine scripting languages
    3. 6.2 Examine structured languages
    4. Lesson 6 Exercise
    5. Lesson 6 Exercise 6 Solution
  8. Lesson 7: Bash Shell Scripting
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Understand shell scripting basics
    3. 7.2 Explore flow control
    4. 7.3 Interact with the user
    5. Lesson 7 Exercise
    6. Lesson 7 Exercise Solution
  9. Lesson 8: Perl Scripting
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Understand Perl scripting basics
    3. 8.2 Utilize flow control in Perl
    4. 8.3 Explore additional Perl features
    5. Lesson 8 Exercise
    6. Lesson 8 Exercise Solution
  10. Lesson 9: Python Scripting
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 9.1 Understand Python scripting basics
    3. 9.2 Utilize flow control in Python
    4. 9.3 Explore additional Python features
    5. Lesson 9 Exercise
    6. Lesson 9 Exercise Solution
  11. Lesson 10: C, C++, and Java
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 10.1 Understand system libraries
    3. 10.2 Build packages
    4. 10.3 Explore Java installation and basics
    5. Lesson 10 Exercise
    6. Lesson 10 Exercise Solution
  12. Lesson 11: GIT Essentials
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 11.1 Understand revision control concepts
    3. 11.2 Install GIT
    4. 11.3 Understand GIT concepts and features
    5. Lesson 11 Exercise
    6. Lesson 11 Exercise Solution
  13. Lesson 12: File Management with GIT
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 12.1 Stage and commit
    3. 12.2 Handle branches
    4. Lesson 12 Exercise
    5. Lesson 12 Exercise Solution
  14. Lesson 13: Manage Differences in Files
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 13.1 Execute diffs
    3. 13.2 Merge files: Basics
    4. 13.3 Merge files: Resolving merging conflicts
    5. Lesson 13 Exercise
  15. Lesson 14: Advanced GIT Features
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 14.1 Manage repositories
    3. 14.2 Implement patching
    4. Lesson 14 Exercise
  16. Summary
    1. Beginning Open Source Development on Linux: Summary

Product information

  • Title: Beginning Open Source Development on Linux
  • Author(s): William Bo Rothwell
  • Release date: August 2016
  • Publisher(s): Pearson
  • ISBN: 0134597567