Linux Debug Training (Part-1)

Master Linux debugging tools and methodologies covering both userspace and kernel space

What you'll learn

Gain hands-on experience with a wide range of Linux debugging tools and methodologies which covers both userspace and kernel space

Understand techniques to identify and fix memory issues, performance bottleneck and system errors for more robust and efficient software development.

Acquire specialized skills to debug the Linux based application, including analysis of coredumps, using GDB and binutils

Build a strong foundation in debugging real-world issues and advance your career in Linux development, embedded systems, DevOps, or kernel engineering.

Requirements

Basic understanding of the Linux operating system and familiarity with the Linux command line are recommended.

Description

Linux is at the heart of our modern world. From the devices we carry in our pockets to the systems that power industries, Linux, and particularly embedded Linux, plays a pivotal role. It drives the technology behind smart home devices, medical equipment, automotive systems, and so much more. These systems aren't just conveniences—they're critical to how we live, work, and innovate.But with great complexity comes great challenges. Debugging these systems is an intricate process that requires a deep understanding of tools and techniques. The stakes are high—whether it's ensuring a life-saving device operates flawlessly or guaranteeing the safety of an autonomous vehicle.Acquiring these debugging skills is no easy feat. It demands not only technical expertise but also hands-on experience with the tools and processes that define the Linux ecosystem. And that's where this course steps in.This course brings together all the essential material in one place, simplifying the complex and equipping you with the skills you need to excel. You'll master tools like GDB, learn to analyze core dumps, and understand how to debug segmentation faults and shared libraries. Whether you're troubleshooting a single device or an entire system, these skills will set you apart.By the end of this journey, you'll be prepared to tackle the toughest debugging challenges in the Linux world, contributing to the technologies that shape our lives. Ready to dive in?

Overview

Section 1: Linux Debug Training (Part-1) Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Linux Operating System Architecture

Lecture 2 Linux OS Architecture

Lecture 3 32-bit User space address

Lecture 4 32-bit Kernel space address

Lecture 5 64-bit User space address

Lecture 6 64-bit Kernel space address

Lecture 7 Memory Management Unit

Lecture 8 Page fault handling

Lecture 9 Virtual address mapping

Lecture 10 Process and Threads

Lecture 11 ELF file format

Lecture 12 Shared Libraries

Lecture 13 Scheduling in Linux

Lecture 14 System Calls and Exceptions

Lecture 15 Interrupts

Lecture 16 Deferred Interrupt handling

Lecture 17 References

Section 3: Basic Linux Analysis and Observability Tools

Lecture 18 Basic Linux Analysis and Observability Tools Introduction

Lecture 19 Pseudo filesystems in Linux

Lecture 20 Monitoring tools in Linux

Lecture 21 Process Monitoring tools

Lecture 22 Memory Monitoring tools

Lecture 23 CPU and I/O Monitoring tools

Lecture 24 Network Monitoring tools

Lecture 25 References

Section 4: Application Debugging

Lecture 26 Introduction

Lecture 27 Binutils

Lecture 28 GDB introduction

Lecture 29 GDB command line options

Lecture 30 GDB commands cheat-sheet

Lecture 31 Remote debugging with GDB

Lecture 32 Extending GDB with Python

Lecture 33 Debugging shared libraries

Lecture 34 Libsegfault library

Lecture 35 Core dumps and analysis with GDB

Lecture 36 References

Section 5: Memory Issues in Linux Applications

Lecture 37 Memory Management and common memory issues

Lecture 38 Memory debugging tools - Static Code Analysis and Valgrind

Lecture 39 Sanitizer - Address Sanitizer (ASan)

Lecture 40 Sanitizer - Memory Sanitizer, Thread Sanitizer and Undefined Behavior Sanitizer

Lecture 41 Libefence

Lecture 42 Best practices for Memory Management

Section 6: Linux Debug Training (Part-1) Closure

Lecture 43 Closing remarks

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