Course Description

"Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git" provides a comprehensive overview of open source software development, with a particular focus on Linux and Git. This course is designed to equip developers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the world of open source software, which has become increasingly dominant in the technology landscape.

The course is divided into two main parts:

1. The fundamentals of open source software development, including successful projects and communities, the definition and benefits of open source, version control with Git, licensing, compliance, collaboration techniques, managing diversity, and continuous development and integration.
2. An in-depth exploration of the Linux operating system, including its history, architecture, and various components. Students will learn about the graphical system interface, command-line operations, filesystems, and user account management.

What You'll Learn

• Key concepts involved in developing open source software (OSS)
• Best practices for long-term sustainability of projects, including fostering diversity
• Open source software licensing issues and how to choose the right license
• Understanding of Linux systems and utilities
• Proficiency in working at the command line
• Version control using Git
• Collaboration techniques in open source communities
• Continuous development and integration practices

Prerequisites

• Experience as a developer on any operating system
• Command-line experience is helpful but not required
• Access to a computer with a current Linux distribution installed (physical or virtual machine)
• Basic developer tools (for compiling, etc.) properly deployed on the Linux system

Course Content

• Fundamentals of open source software development
• Successful open source projects and communities
• Benefits of open source software
• Version control with Git
• Open source licensing and compliance
• Collaboration techniques in open source environments
• Managing diversity in open source communities
• Continuous development and integration
• Linux operating system architecture and components
• Linux graphical user interface
• Command-line operations in Linux
• Linux filesystems and system management
• User account management in Linux

Who This Course Is For

• Developers with experience in proprietary software looking to transition to open source
• Newcomers to software development interested in open source
• IT professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of Linux and open source technologies
• Students pursuing careers in software development or system administration
• Technology enthusiasts interested in contributing to open source projects

Real-World Applications

• Contribute to open source projects and communities
• Develop and maintain open source software
• Implement and manage Linux-based systems in various environments
• Collaborate effectively in distributed development teams
• Navigate licensing and compliance issues in software development
• Improve software development workflows using Git and continuous integration
• Enhance career prospects in the growing field of open source technologies
• Adapt to the increasing prevalence of Linux in cloud computing and IoT devices