Linux Systems

Objectives:

• To get familiar with Linux Operating system – Commands, tools and editors
• Enable you to write Shell scripts
• To understand different stages involved in code compilation
• Enable you to create projects and automate the build using Make

Overview:

This kick-start module is intended to get new programmers up and running with Linux embedded environment. Starting with basics of Linux and its features, this module dives into essential comments, Shell scripting and using tools like Make, GDB, Vim. By getting to know powerful Linux commands for redirection and pipes, lay strong foundation to automate routine tasks. 

Presentation slides:

Linux systems - Getting started with setting up and embedded platform from Emertxe 

Template/Sample shell programs:
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Given a number calculate sum of digits

Reversing digits of a given number and print the output

Print the " * " depends on user input for generating pyramid structure

Program to demonstrate various operators in Shell programs

Passing command line arguments to shell programs

Simple string operations using arrays

Desk calculator using case statement 

For loop usage

Functions using shell scripts

Conditional operators in shell

While loop usage

Reference materials:
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Bash - shell scripting guide 

GNU and UNIX commands reference

Vim tips and tricks

Linux shell tutorials 

GNU make - How-to? 

Frequently used commands in Linux

Lab exercises in Linux environment