Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

The “Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git” Professional Certificate Program is designed for developers with experience working on any operating system who want to understand the basics of open source software development. The program surveys how open source software works, including advantages of using it, methods of working in OSS communities, governance models and licensing choices. It delves into Linux systems and Linux tools for developers, including installation, desktop environments, text editors, important commands and utilities, command shells and scripts, filesystems and compiling software. It also provides a thorough introduction to Git, the source control system that arose out of the Linux kernel community, that enables widely distributed development to operate efficiently.

This program will prepare learners to work comfortably and productively in open source development communities and Linux environments. It shows learners have mastered important Linux methods and requisite tools, can use Git to create new repositories or clone existing ones, commit new changes, review revision histories, examine differences with older versions, work with different branches, merge repositories, and work with a distributed development team.

What you'll learn

• Understand how to work in a Linux environment.
• Review the most important Linux methods and tools required.
• Gain a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities.
• Create new repositories or clone existing ones with Git.
• Leverage Git to commit new changes, review revision histories, and examine differences with older versions (diffs).
• Use Git to work with different branches, merge repositories, and collaborate with a distributed development team.