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Advanced Embedded Linux Development

University of Colorado Boulder

Advanced Embedded Linux Development is a comprehensive course offered by University of Colorado Boulder, focusing on embedded operating systems and Linux-based Embedded Devices. This specialization provides a deep dive into the development of software for Linux user or kernel applications, as well as the deployment of customized root filesystems and custom Linux distributions on Embedded Devices.

Students will gain a solid understanding of Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot, Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project, and Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects. The curriculum is designed to provide expertise in software tools and development methods necessary for creating applications and building custom Linux-based Embedded Devices.

  • Develop software for Linux user or kernel applications for Embedded Devices
  • Deploy customized root filesystem or custom Linux distributions on Embedded Devices
  • Learn Linux System Programming, including Processes and Threads
  • Understand how to build a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device
  • Gain knowledge on using Buildroot to build a custom Linux Kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device
  • Explore fundamentals of Linux kernel development and build a custom Linux kernel driver for deployment on an Embedded Device
  • Learn to use the Yocto project to build Embedded Device images
  • Understand how to structure a product using Agile Scrum concepts and deploy a Buildroot or Yocto-based project on Embedded Hardware
  • Stay updated with relevant and recent concepts related to Embedded Linux development

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Advanced Embedded Linux Development
Course Modules

This course consists of three modules covering Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot, Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project, and Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects.

Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

Fundamentals of Linux System Programming, including Processes and Threads. This module also covers how to build a custom Linux kernel and root filesystem for an Embedded device, and the use of Buildroot to achieve this.

Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

This module focuses on the fundamentals of Linux kernel development, building a custom Linux kernel driver, and deploying it on an Embedded Device. It also delves into the usage of the Yocto project to build Embedded Device images.

Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

This module covers structuring a product using Agile Scrum concepts, deploying a Buildroot or Yocto-based project on Embedded Hardware, and relevant and recent concepts related to Embedded Linux development.

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