System Programming: Master Os, Memory, And Network Code

Master the Core Concepts of System Programming and OS Internals

What you'll learn

Understand system programming fundamentals and how it differs from application programming.

Interact with operating systems using system calls and APIs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Manage processes and threads with synchronization techniques.

Work with files and directories using low-level file system operations.

Handle memory management and avoid memory leaks.

Use inter-process communication (IPC) for process coordination.

Develop network applications using sockets and protocols.

Optimize and debug system code for performance and reliability.

Implement security measures to protect system applications.

Build a functional system utility applying learned concepts.

Requirements

No prior skills are required.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to system programming, equipping you with the essential skills to work with low-level programming, operating systems, and the hardware layer. You will learn how to interact directly with the operating system and utilize system calls, APIs, and other system-level mechanisms that control the behavior of applications and processes.Throughout the course, we will explore the architecture of major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. You’ll gain an understanding of how processes are managed, how memory is allocated, and how files and directories are handled at a system level. You’ll also delve into concepts like inter-process communication, multithreading, and network programming, all essential tools for building efficient, secure, and scalable system applications.The course covers critical topics such as memory management, file system operations, debugging, and performance optimization, providing hands-on experience with essential tools like GDB, strace, and Valgrind. You’ll also learn about security measures to protect your system-level applications from vulnerabilities like buffer overflows and memory leaks.By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped to build your own system utilities, optimize code for performance, and troubleshoot issues at a low level. Whether you’re a software engineer, developer, or aspiring programmer, this course will provide you with the foundation to master system programming and work effectively with operating systems and low-level code.

Overview

Section 1: System Programming: Master OS, Memory, and Network Code

Lecture 1 Module 1: Introduction to System Programming

Lecture 2 Module 2: Operating Systems and API – Interacting with the OS

Lecture 3 Module 2: Operating Systems and API – Interacting with the OS (2)

Lecture 4 Module 3: File Handling and File Systems

Lecture 5 Module 3: File Handling and File Systems (2)

Lecture 6 Module 4: Processes and Threads – Multitasking in System Programming

Lecture 7 Module 4: Processes and Threads – Multitasking in System Programming (2)

Lecture 8 Module 5: Memory Management – Heap, Stack, and Dynamic Allocation

Lecture 9 Module 5: Memory Management – Heap, Stack, and Dynamic Allocation (2)

Lecture 10 Module 6: System Calls and Signal Handling

Lecture 11 Module 6: System Calls and Signal Handling (2)

Lecture 12 Module 7: Network Programming – Sockets and Protocols

Lecture 13 Module 7: Network Programming – Sockets and Protocols (2)

Lecture 14 Module 8: Optimization and Debugging in System Code

Lecture 15 Module 8: Optimization and Debugging in System Code (2)

Lecture 16 Module 9: Security in System Programming

Lecture 17 Module 9: Security in System Programming (2)

Lecture 18 Module 10: Final Project – Building a System Utility

Lecture 19 Module 10: Final Project – Building a System Utility (2)

• Aspiring system programmers looking to learn low-level development • Developers interested in understanding how operating systems work • Students with a background in programming who want to explore system-level concepts • Software engineers aiming to deepen their knowledge of OS internals, memory management, and performance optimization • Anyone interested in building efficient, high-performance system applications