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Jerry Cooperstein

The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the Specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use Git, the distributed version control system.

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The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the Specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use Git, the distributed version control system.

Upon completion of this Specialization, you will receive a certificate from Coursera as well as a digital badge from The Linux Foundation recognizing your proficiency in open source software development, Linux environment and Git. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills.

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Four courses

Open Source Software Development Methods

In this course, we will explore the definition, history, and benefits of open source software. We will learn best practices for collaboration and diversity in open source projects. We will also discuss licensing models, common methods like Continuous Integration, and the use of GitHub for hosting open source projects. We will provide examples of successful open source projects.

Linux for Developers

In course 1 we talked about open source software and the motivation and methods of using it. In course 2, we will introduce you to Linux systems, and help you feel comfortable working at the command line. You will learn what it’s like to work on Linux system, and get a good understanding of the essential skills you need when you work on a daily basis with Linux systems.

Linux Tools for Developers

Course 3 continues the previous course, teaching you how to work with tools you need for everyday work. It introduces you to essential command line tools, bash scripting, files and filesystems, compiling programs in Linux, Java in Linux, and building packages out of software in Linux.

Using Git for Distributed Development

Course 4 focuses on using Git for open source software distributed development. Git is a revision control system designed to help developers collaborate on complex projects. This course covers:

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