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 a system is actually programmed.

Using a UNIX system
Programming in C language

Topics covered include :

The file system (implementation principles and interface)
Processes

Creation
Synchronization
Recovery


Inter-process communications:

Communication pipes
Shared memory


Signals
Threads
Inter-flock synchronization tools

Semaphores
Locks
Condition variables and monitors

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