This course provides an overview of System Programming for the Linux operating system, or software which is interfacing directly with the Linux Kernel and C library. The basic components of a Linux Embedded System, including kernel and root filesystem details are discussed. The Buildroot build system is introduced, which students use to build their own custom Embedded Linux system through programming assignments.
Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot
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Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot
This course is part of Advanced Embedded Linux Development Specialization
Instructor: Daniel Walkes
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Fundamentals of Linux System Programming, including Processes and Threads.
How to build a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device.
How to use Buildroot to build a custom Linux Kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn about Linux shell scripting and System Programming concepts. You will also understand the basics of an Embedded Linux toolchain and setup a cross-compiler.
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17 videos2 readings2 quizzes2 peer reviews
In this module, you will learn the basics of File IO for Linux. You will understand the basics of Process Management, process forking, and Linux daemons. You will build your own Linux kernel and root filesystem, boot and run on QEMU.
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11 videos2 readings2 quizzes2 peer reviews
In this module, you will learn the basics of Threading and Multi Thread Synchronization in Linux system programming using POSIX. You will also learn about the Buildroot build system and build a QEMU Image using Buildroot.
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10 videos2 readings2 quizzes2 peer reviews
In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of signal handling and time management in Linux System Programming. You will learn the basic components of Embedded Linux debugging. You will implement a socket server application and deploy on a QEMU based Embedded System using Buildroot.
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8 videos2 readings1 quiz2 peer reviews
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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