System programming

This course focuses on the effective use of the programming tools available in a UNIX-type operating system. While knowledge of the mechanisms implemented is essential, it is also necessary to be able to use the tools which are in fact the concrete expression of these concepts. The System Programming course therefore focuses on showing students how to explicitly use system functionalities in programs. 

• Using a UNIX system
•  Programming in C language

Topics will include

1- The file system (implementation principles and interface)

2- Processes:
- Creation
- Synchronization
- Collection

3- Inter-process communications:
- Communication tubes
- Shared memory

4- Signals 

5- Threads

6- Inter-batch synchronization tools
- Semaphores
- Locks
- Condition variables and monitors
- Synchronization barriers

IT

Support de cours distribué en début de cours
Méthodologie de la programmation en langage C, Achille Braquelaire, Masson
Programmation du système UNIX, M.BACH, Dunod
Programmtion sous Unix, JM Rifflet, Ediscience
Communication sous Unix, JM Rifflet, Ediscience