Developer's Library: Linux for Developers : Jumpstart Your Linux Programming Skills by William Rothwell (2017, Trade Paperback)

Addison Wesley Professional

0134657284

9780134657288

228584774

224 Pages

Linux for Developers : Jumpstart Your Linux Programming Skills

English

2017

Operating Systems / Unix, Operating Systems / Linux

Textbook

William Rothwell

Computers

Developer's Library

Trade Paperback

0.7 in

13.6 Oz

8.9 in

6.9 in

Scholarly & Professional

2017-932512

Yes

Preface xii PART I: OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to Open Source Software 3 Defining Source Code 3 Closed Source 4 Open Source 5 "Free" Software 5 Choosing Open Source Licensing 7 Options 8 Key Terms 8 Examples 8 Useful Links 9 Summary 10 PART II: LINUX ESSENTIALS 11 Chapter 2 Introduction to Linux 13 Accessing a Linux System 13 Choosing the Right Distribution 14 Logging In 15 Using the GUI 18 Basic Command-Line Execution 21 Command-Line Structure 22 Getting Help 22 Summary 28 Chapter 3 The Filesystem 29 Understanding the Filesystem 29 Learning the Most Used Directories 30 Naming Considerations 30 Navigating the Filesystem 31 Managing the Filesystem 33 Managing Directories 36 Managing Files 37 Summary 45 Chapter 4 Essential Commands 47 Command-Line Tools 47 Viewing Files 48 Finding Files 52 Comparing Files 54 Shell Features 55 Permissions 57 Developer Tools 59 File Compression Commands 59 The grep Command 62 Summary 66 Chapter 5 Text Editors 67 The vi Editor 67 Why Learn vi? 68 What Is vim? 68 Essential vi Commands 69 Additional Editors 79 Emacs 79 gedit and kwrite 81 nano and joe 81 lime and bluefish 82 Summary 82 Chapter 6 System Administration 83 Essential Tasks 83 Gaining Access to the Root Account 84 Displaying Disk Usage 86 Managing Software 88 Listing and Finding Software 89 Installing Software 90 User Accounts 91 Adding User Accounts 91 Modifying User Accounts 92 Deleting User Accounts 93 Understanding Groups 93 Managing Groups 93 Summary 94 PART III: LINUX PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 95 Chapter 7 Overview of Linux Programming Languages 97 Scripting Languages 97 BASH Shell Scripting 98 Perl Scripting 99 Python Scripting 100 Additional Scripting Languages 101 Compiled Languages 107 C Programming Basics 107 C++ Programming Basics 108 Java Programming Basics 108 IDEs 108 Summary 109 Chapter 8 BASH Shell Scripting 111 Basics of BASH Scripting 111 Conditional Expressions 113 Integer Comparisons 115 File Test Comparisons 115 Flow Control Statements 115 The while loop 116 The for Loop 116 The case Statement 117 User Interaction 117 Additional Information 118 Summary 118 Chapter 9 Perl Scripting 119 Basics of Perl Scripting 119 Executing Perl Code 120 Additional Perl Documentation 121 Variables and Values 122 Flow Control 124 Conditions 126 Additional Features 128 Summary 130 Chapter 10 Python Scripting 131 Basics of Python Scripting 131 Executing Python Code 132 Additional Documentation 133 Variables and Values 133 Flow Control 136 Conditions 137 Additional Features 137 Summary 138 Chapter 11 C, C++, and Java 139 Understanding System Libraries 139 Managing Shared Library Files 140 Viewing Shared Library Files 142 Building Packages 142 Building RPM Packages 142 Building Debian Packages 145 Exploring Java Installation and Basics 145 Summary 146 PART IV: USING GIT 147 Chapter 12 Git Essentials 149 Version Control Concepts 149 The First Generation 149 The Second Generation 149 The Third Generation 151 Installing Git 154 Git Concepts and Features 155 Git Stages 155 Choosing Your Git Repository Host 156 Configuring Git 157 Summary 160 Chapter 13 Manage Files with Git 161 Basic Configuration 161 git status 162 Handling a Multiple Location Situation 165 Telling Git to Ignore a File 166 Removing Files 168 Handling Branches 169 Pushing Branches 171 Summary 171 Chapter 14 Manage Differences in Files 173 Executing Diffs 173 Dealing with White Space 175 Comparing Branches 176 Merging Files 178 Summary 182 Chapter 15 Advanced Git Features 183 Managing Repositories 183 Getting Content from the Remote Server 184 Connecting via SSH 186 Patching 187 Summary 188 Index 189

Leading IT trainer/author William (Bo) Rothwell first provides a clear and up-to-date introduction to the complex world of open source software, including its licensing arrangements and their associated tradeoffs. Next, Rothwell introduces essential skills for both Linux command line and GUI environments, emphasizing tools that developers need to create code in Linux, including text editors. Building on this knowledge, he introduces the primary languages used by Linux developers, from scripting tools such as Bash, Python and Perl to traditional full-fledged programming languages such as Java, C++, and C. Finally, Rothwell presents a full section on the powerful Git version control system, teaching skills that developers can use both in Linux and in many other environments. This guide's modular coverage enables you to quickly access the information you need to meet current challenges. Appendices present one-page cheatsheets for each language, and for the Linux commands developers need most often., Linux for Developers shows you how to start writing great code for Linux, whether you're a Linux user with little or no coding experience, or an experienced Windows programmer. Leading IT trainer/author William "Bo" Rothwell begins with a clear and up-to-date review of modern open source software, including the licensing arrangements and tradeoffs all developers need to understand. He presents essential skills for both Linux command line and GUI environments, introducing text editors and other tools for efficient coding. Building on this knowledge, Rothwell introduces scripting tools such as Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as traditional object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, and C. Finally, he presents a full section on the powerful Git version control system, teaching skills you can use in Linux and many other environments. Access Linux systems, use GUIs, and work at the command line Learn how Linux organizes files and navigate its filesystem Use basic developer commands such as gzip and grep Edit programs with vi and vim, and explore alternative editors Perform basic sysadmin tasks that developers often need to handle Compare Linux languages to choose the best one for each task Write Bash scripts that interact with users or other shell features Program with Python and Perl: flow control, variables, and more Understand Linux features related to building C, C++, and Java programs Stay on top of complex projects with GIT revision control Work in GIT: staging, committing, branches, diffs, merges, and patches Manage local and remote GIT repositories This guide's modular coverage helps you quickly access whatever information you need right now., Developers are increasingly being asked to create software for Linux platforms. Many developers are accustomed to creating software for Microsoft or other platforms, but don't have experience with Linux environments or tools. While several books cover Linux software development, Linux for Developers is specifically designed to help these developers move to Linux. Leading IT trainer/author William (Bo) Rothwell first provides a clear and up-to-date introduction to the complex world of open source software, including its licensing arrangements and their associated tradeoffs. Next, Rothwell introduces essential skills for both Linux command line and GUI environments, emphasizing tools that developers need to create code in Linux, including text editors. Building on this knowledge, he introduces the primary languages used by Linux developers, from scripting tools such as Bash, Python and Perl to traditional full-fledged programming languages such as Java, C++, and C. Finally, Rothwell presents a full section on the powerful Git version control system, teaching skills that developers can use both in Linux and in many other environments. This guide's modular coverage enables you to quickly access the information you need to meet current challenges. Appendices present one-page cheatsheets for each language, and for the Linux commands developers need most often., Linux for Developers shows you how to start writing great code for Linux, whether you're a Linux user with little or no coding experience, or an experienced Windows programmer.Leading IT trainer/author William "Bo" Rothwell begins with a clear and up-to-date review of modern open source software, including the licensing arrangements and tradeoffs all developers need to understand. He presents essential skills for both Linux command line and GUI environments, introducing text editors and other tools for efficient coding.Building on this knowledge, Rothwell introduces scripting tools such as Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as traditional object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, and C. Finally, he presents a full section on the powerful Git version control system, teaching skills you can use in Linux and many other environments. Access Linux systems, use GUIs, and work at the command line Learn how Linux organizes files and navigate its filesystem Use basic developer commands such as gzip and grep Edit programs with vi and vim, and explore alternative editors Perform basic sysadmin tasks that developers often need to handle Compare Linux languages to choose the best one for each task Write Bash scripts that interact with users or other shell features Program with Python and Perl: flow control, variables, and more Understand Linux features related to building C, C++, and Java programs Stay on top of complex projects with GIT revision control Work in GIT: staging, committing, branches, diffs, merges, and patches Manage local and remote GIT repositories This guide's modular coverage helps you quickly access whatever information you need right now.

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