Foundations of C Programming and UNIX Systems Development

C remains the foundational language behind modern operating systems, embedded devices, and high-performance software. Understanding C and how it interacts with UNIX-like environments is essential for any aspiring systems programmer. This written course guides you from writing your first lines of C code to building structured, system-level applications, giving you a deep understanding of how software manages memory and interacts with the operating system. What you'll learn: - Understand core C syntax, data types, control structures, and foundational programming concepts. - Manage memory safely using pointers, dynamic allocation, and modern debugging tools like AddressSanitizer. - Interact with UNIX-like operating systems through system calls, file I/O, and basic process management. - Structure C projects efficiently using modern build automation tools and compiler flags. - Implement basic network communication and concurrent execution using sockets and threads. You will begin by learning core C syntax and fundamental programming concepts before moving on to memory management, pointers, and UNIX system interactions. Through written explanations and practical code scenarios, you will progress from basic console applications to network-aware system utilities. This course is designed for beginners who want to learn C and systems programming from scratch. No prior programming experience is required, as we start with the absolute basics of computer memory and language syntax. Start your journey into low-level systems programming today.