Linux C programming
This course teaches Linux users how to do C programming, specifically on the Linux operating system. Linux C programming allows the highest performing applications and is necessary for low level programming, especially when dealing with devices and low level internals. We look and implement best practices and build on your previous experience.
Schedule
Il n'y a pas de sessions publiques à ce moment. Nous organisons volontiers un cours en entreprise ou une session publique supplémentaire (en cas d'un nombre suffisant de participants). Intéressé? Contactez-nous.
Intended for
Future C programmers in a Linux environment.
Background
Experience with a Linux system as a user, for example after following the Linux/UNIX fundamentals course. Previous programming experience in other environments is recommended.
Main topics
- The build process with gcc, make, gdb
Refresh of C pointers and function calls
Version control with git
File operations with gpio
- Defensive coding and libraries with libusb
Processes
Threads, synchronisation and critical sections
- Processes vs Threads
Interprocess Communication
Shared Memory and Semaphores
- Mapped Memory
Pipes
Sockets
- Devices
/proc and /sys interaction
System calls
mlock, nanosleep, readlink, sendfile, setitimer and sysinfo
Training method
Classical lecture with a lot of exercises. Participants receive the book 'Linux Programming' by Jasper Nuyens. The solutions to the exercises are provided for those with less background.
Duration
5 days.
Course leader
Linux Belgium.
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