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Developing Applications For Linux (LFD401) Training

4.9(31,452 Ratings)
Duration
4 Days
Upcoming Batch
30 November 2026 - 03 December 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English / Arabic

Course Overview

The Developing Applications for Linux (LFD401) Training is an advanced, hands-on programme designed for software developers, system engineers, and IT professionals who want to master application development on the Linux platform. This course focuses on equipping participants with the skills to design, develop, debug, and optimise Linux-based applications using contemporary programming techniques and tools.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of Linux system architecture, process management, inter-process communication, multithreading, system calls, and file handling, while learning to leverage C, C++, and scripting languages effectively in Linux environments. The training also covers advanced topics, including network programming, performance profiling, memory management, and software debugging.

Through practical exercises, real-world case studies, and development projects, learners will develop the competence to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications on Linux. The course prepares participants for roles in enterprise development, DevOps, cloud computing, and embedded systems, where Linux remains a foundational platform.

Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the Linux operating system architecture and kernel interaction
  • Develop robust applications using C and C++ on Linux
  • Implement process management, inter-process communication (IPC), and multithreading
  • Handle file I/O, signals, and exception handling effectively
  • Apply network programming techniques for TCP/IP and UDP communication
  • Debug, profile, and optimise Linux applications for performance and scalability
  • Write secure, maintainable, and portable code for enterprise or embedded applications
  • Integrate applications with Linux libraries, APIs, and system services

Target Audience

  • Participants should have a basic understanding of programming, preferably in C or C++, and familiarity with Linux command-line operations. Experience with software development concepts, algorithms, and data structures is recommended to fully benefit from the advanced topics covered.

Course Content

35 modules · 200 topics
01Introduction10 topics
  • Objectives
  • Who You Are
  • The Linux Foundation
  • Linux Foundation Training
  • Certification Programs and Digital Badging
  • Linux Distributions
  • Platforms
  • Preparing Your System
  • Using and Downloading a Virtual Machine
  • Things change in Linux
02Preliminaries2 topics
  • Procedures
  • Standards and the LSB
03How to Work in OSS Projects**9 topics
  • Overview on How to Contribute Properly
  • Stay Close to Mainline for Security and Quality
  • Study and Understand the Project DNA
  • Figure Out What Itch You Want to Scratch
  • Identify Maintainers and Their Work Flows and Methods
  • Get Early Input and Work in the Open
  • Contribute Incremental Bits, Not Large Code Dumps
  • Leave Your Ego at the Door: Don’t Be ThinSkinned
  • Be Patient, Develop Long Term Relationships, Be Helpful
04Compilers6 topics
  • GCC
  • Other Compilers
  • Major gcc Options
  • Preprocessor
  • Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
  • Labs
05Libraries5 topics
  • Static Libraries
  • Shared Libraries
  • Linking To Libraries
  • Dynamic Linking Loader
  • Labs
06Make5 topics
  • Using make and Makefiles
  • Building large projects
  • More complicated rules
  • Builtin rules
  • Labs
07Source Control5 topics
  • Source Control
  • RCS and CVS
  • Subversion
  • Git
  • Labs
08Debugging and Core Dumps5 topics
  • gdb
  • What are Core Dump Files?
  • Producing Core Dumps
  • Examining Core Dumps
  • Labs
09Debugging Tools4 topics
  • Getting the Time
  • Profiling and Performance
  • valgrind
  • Labs
10System Calls4 topics
  • System Calls vs. Library Functions
  • How System Calls are Made
  • Return Values and Error Numbers
  • Labs
11Memory Management and Allocation5 topics
  • Memory Management
  • Dynamical Allocation
  • Tuning malloc()
  • Locking Pages
  • Labs
12Files and Filesystems in Linux**6 topics
  • Files, Directories and Devices
  • The Virtual File System
  • The ext2/ext3 Filesystem
  • Journaling Filesystems
  • The ext4/ Filesystem
  • Labs
13File I/O7 topics
  • UNIX File I/O
  • Opening and Closing
  • Reading, Writing and Seeking
  • Positional and Vector I/O
  • Standard I/O Library
  • Large File Support (LFS)
  • Labs
14Advanced File Operations8 topics
  • Stat Functions
  • Directory Functions
  • inotify
  • Memory Mapping
  • flock() and fcntl()
  • Making Temporary Files
  • Other System Calls
  • Labs
15Processes I6 topics
  • What is a Process?
  • Process Limits
  • Process Groups
  • The proc Filesystem
  • InterProcess Communication Methods
  • Labs
16Processes II9 topics
  • Using system() to Create a Process
  • Using fork() to Create a Process
  • Using exec() to Create a Process
  • Using clone()
  • Exiting
  • Constructors and Destructors
  • Waiting
  • Daemon Processes
  • Labs
17Pipes and Fifos6 topics
  • Pipes and InterProcess Communication
  • popen() and pclose()
  • pipe()
  • Named Pipes (FIFOs)
  • splice(), vmsplice() and tee()
  • Labs
18Asynchronous I/O**4 topics
  • What is Asynchronous I/O?
  • The POSIX Asynchronous I/O API
  • Linux Implementation
  • Labs
19Signals I8 topics
  • What are Signals?
  • Signals Available
  • Dispatching Signals
  • Alarms, Pausing and Sleeping
  • Setting up a Signal Handler
  • Signal Sets
  • sigaction()
  • Labs
20Signals II5 topics
  • Reentrancy and Signal Handlers
  • Jumping and NonLocal Returns
  • siginfo and sigqueue()
  • Real Time Signals
  • Labs
21POSIX Threads I7 topics
  • Multithreading under Linux
  • Basic Program Structure
  • Creating and Destroying Threads
  • Creating and Destroying Threads
  • Signals and Threads
  • Forking vs. Threading
  • Labs
22POSIX Threads II6 topics
  • Deadlocks and Race Conditions
  • Mutex Operations
  • Semaphores
  • Futexes
  • Conditional Operations
  • Labs
23Networking and Sockets7 topics
  • Networking Layers
  • What are Sockets?
  • Stream Sockets
  • Datagram Sockets
  • Raw Sockets
  • Byte Orderin
  • Labs
24Sockets Addresses and Hosts4 topics
  • Socket Address Structures
  • Converting IP Addresses
  • Host Information
  • Labs
25Sockets Ports and Protocols3 topics
  • Service Port Information
  • Protocol Information
  • Labs
26Sockets Clients7 topics
  • Basic Client Sequence
  • socket()
  • connect()
  • close() and shutdown()
  • UNIX Client
  • Internet Client
  • Labs
27Sockets Servers7 topics
  • Basic Server Sequence
  • bind()
  • listen()
  • accept()
  • UNIX Server
  • Internet Server
  • Labs
28Sockets Input/Output Operations7 topics
  • write(), read()
  • send(), recv()
  • sendto(), recvfrom()
  • sendmsg(), recvmsg()
  • sendfile()
  • socketpair()
  • Labs
29 Sockets Options5 topics
  • Getting and Setting Socket Options
  • fcntl()
  • ioctl()
  • getsockopt() and setsockopt()
  • Labs
30Netlink Sockets**4 topics
  • What are netlink Sockets?
  • Opening a netlink Socket
  • netlink Messages
  • Labs
31Sockets Multiplexing and Concurrent Servers8 topics
  • Multiplexed and Asynchronous Socket I/O
  • select()
  • poll()
  • pselect() and ppoll()
  • epoll
  • Signal Driven and Asynchronous I/O
  • Concurrent Servers
  • Labs
32Inter Process Communication4 topics
  • Methods of IPC
  • POSIX IPC
  • System V IPC**
  • Labs
33Shared Memory4 topics
  • What is Shared Memory?
  • POSIX Shared Memory
  • System V Shared Memory**
  • Labs
34Semaphores4 topics
  • What is a Semaphore?
  • POSIX Semaphores
  • System V Semaphores**
  • Labs
35Message Queues4 topics
  • What are Message Queues?
  • POSIX Message Queues
  • System V Message Queues**
  • Labs

Schedule Dates

4 upcoming batches
Session Type
Physical sessions run at our training facility.
Developing Applications For Linux (LFD401) Training
Batch DatesDurationBatch OptionsLanguageAction
30 November 2026 - 03 December 2026Next4 Days4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish / Arabic
08 March 2027 - 11 March 20274 Days4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish / Arabic
14 June 2027 - 17 June 20274 Days4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish / Arabic
20 September 2027 - 23 September 20274 Days4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish / Arabic

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FAQs

Who should attend the Developing Applications for Linux (LFD401) course?

This course is ideal for software developers, Linux system engineers, DevOps professionals, and IT specialists who want to advance their Linux development skills. It is particularly suited for professionals working in enterprise software, cloud platforms, embedded systems, or network application development.

What programming languages are used in the training?

The course primarily uses C and C++, with occasional examples in Python or shell scripting where applicable. These languages are essential for leveraging Linux system calls, building efficient applications, and integrating with Linux libraries and APIs.

Will I learn to debug and optimise Linux applications?

Absolutely. The training includes detailed modules on debugging, profiling, and performance optimisation using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, strace, and perf. Participants learn to identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and performance issues, ensuring applications run efficiently in production environments.

Does the course cover Linux networking and inter-process communication?

Yes. Learners will gain practical experience in network programming (TCP/IP and UDP), sockets, IPC mechanisms such as pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores. These skills are critical for developing distributed and multi-process applications.

How does this course prepare me for real-world Linux development challenges?

The course integrates practical exercises, real-world case studies, and project-based learning to simulate enterprise-level development scenarios. Participants gain expertise in system-level programming, performance tuning, security, and scalability, ensuring readiness to tackle complex Linux development challenges in professional settings.

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Upcoming Batch
30 November 2026 - 03 December 2026