Section outline

• Select section Day 1: Linux Kernel Fundamentals and Development Tools (7 Hours)

  Day 1: Linux Kernel Fundamentals and Development Tools (7 Hours)

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  Linux Kernel Architecture & Booting Process

  • Understanding UNIX/Linux history & system architecture.
  • Kernel internals: Layered approach, kernel functions, and boot process.

  Linux Device Management & System Calls

  • Overview of character, block, and network devices.
  • Working with /proc and /sys file systems.
  • Practical implementation of system calls.

  Inline Assembly Code & Security in Linux

  • Basics of inline assembly and integrating it with C programs.
  • Hands-on: Writing and executing inline assembly.
  • Linux security features: File permissions & access control.

  Development Tools & Static Analysis

  • Overview of GCC, GDB, Make, CMake, Coverity, cppcheck.
  • Hands-on: Building applications and identifying bugs using static analysis tools.
• Select section Day 2: Advanced Programming, Debugging, and Deployment (7 Hours)

  Day 2: Advanced Programming, Debugging, and Deployment (7 Hours)

  Memory Debugging & Profiling

  • Introduction to Valgrind, AddressSanitizer, and perf.
  • Hands-on: Debugging memory leaks and optimizing performance.

  Low-Level I/O and Signal Handling

  • Understanding file descriptors and low-level I/O operations.
  • Process Control Block (PCB) and signal handling mechanisms.
  • Hands-on: Writing programs for low-level I/O and signal management.

  Threads & Device Drivers

  • Kernel vs. user-space threads: Creation & management.
  • Introduction to device drivers & kernel modules.
  • Hands-on: Compiling and managing kernel modules.

  Comprehensive Hands-On & Course Wrap-Up

  • Final Project: Combining system calls, threading, and kernel modules.
  • Debugging real-world scenarios using advanced tools.
  • Assessment & Q&A session for concept reinforcement.