Learn how to develop open source software. This course focuses on open source software, an introduction to Linux systems and the use of Git, the revision control system.
Introduction to Open Source Development, Git, and Linux (LFD201)
Course Overview
Open source software has become the dominant model for how the world’s technology infrastructure operates, from the smallest microprocessor to the largest supercomputers. Use of Open Source Software leads to better and faster development. Widespread collaboration puts more eyeballs on your code and has transformed the way people and corporations think and how things get done today.
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In the first part of this course, we will survey how open source software works, including advantages of using it, methods of working in OSS communities, governance models and licensing choices.
In the second part of this course, we consider Linux systems and cover a wide set of topics, including installation, desktop environments, text editors, important commands and utilities, command shells and scripts, file systems and compiling software.
In the third part, we give a thorough introduction to Git, the source control system that arose out of the Linux kernel community, that enables widely distributed development to operate efficiently.
In just a few years, Git has risen to become the dominant system on the planet for collaborative development, with literally millions of projects using it.
This course will take between 50 and 60 hours to complete and contains 43 hands-on lab exercises that will allow you to practice your skills, as well as a similar number of knowledge check quizzes, and more than 20 videos showing you how to accomplish important tasks.
In this course you will:
- Obtain a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities
- Learn to work comfortably and productively in a Linux environment
- Master important Linux methods and requisite tools
- Learn to use Git to create new repositories or clone existing ones
- Learn to use Git to commit new changes, review revision histories, and examine differences with older versions
- Learn to use Git to work with different branches, merge repositories, and work with a distributed development team.
Course Outline
- Chapter 1. Course Introduction
- Chapter 2. Open Source Software (OSS)
- Chapter 3. Why Use Open Source Software?
- Chapter 4. How to Work in OSS Projects
- Chapter 5. Continuous Integration
- Chapter 6. OSS Licensing and Legal Issues
- Chapter 7. Linux and the Operating System
- Chapter 8. Graphical Environments and Interfaces
- Chapter 9. Getting Help
- Chapter 10. Text Editors
- Chapter 11. Shells, bash, and the Command Line
- Chapter 12. Filesystem Layout, Partitions, Paths and Links
- Chapter 13 – System Components
- Chapter 14. System Administration
- Chapter 15. Essential Command Line Tools
- Chapter 16. Command and Tool Details
- Chapter 17. Users and Groups
- Chapter 18. Bash Scripting
- Chapter 19. Files and Filesystems
- Chapter 20. Linux Filesystems
- Chapter 21. Compiling, Linking, and Libraries
- Chapter 22. Java Installation and Environment
- Chapter 23. Building RPM and Debian Packages
- Chapter 24. Introduction to Git
- Chapter 25. Git Installation
- Chapter 26. Git and Revision Control Systems
- Chapter 27. Using Git: An Example
- Chapter 28. Git Concepts and Architecture
- Chapter 29. Managing Files and the Index
- Chapter 30. Commits
- Chapter 31. Branches
- Chapter 32. Diffs
- Chapter 33. Merges
- Chapter 34. Managing Local and Remote Repositories
- Chapter 35. Using Patches
Prerequisites
- Experience as a developer on any operating system
- Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful
- A Linux system is necessary, either a physical or a virtual machine, and any modern distribution will work. Please note that installation instructions are provided in the course material, if needed.
At a Glance
Delivery Method
Online Self-Paced
Includes
- 60 hours of Course Material
- Hands-on Labs & Assignments
- Video Content
- 12 Months of Access to Online Course
- Discussion Forums
Experience Level
Beginner
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