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Linux Programming for Beginners: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Linux Command Line, C Programming and System Administration

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Do you want to master Linux but don’t know where to start?
Have you always felt curious about how the Linux command line works, how real developers write system-level code, or how powerful scripts are built to automate tasks?
Are you aiming to become a skilled programmer, system administrator, or open-source contributor — but feel overwhelmed by all the scattered tutorials and steep learning curves?


THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN FOR YOU.
Linux Programming for Beginners: is more than just another technical manual. It’s a complete, emotionally engaging, beginner-friendly roadmap for anyone who wants to learn Linux in a structured, clear, and practical way. this guide offers the tools and confidence to start — and keep going.

LEARN BY With Purpose and Simplicity
Each chapter builds naturally into the next, guiding you from basic commands to writing your own shell scripts, understanding bash, and choosing the right text editors. Then, you step into the world of C programming on Linux — learning how to write, compile, debug, and run your own programs using industry-standard tools like GCC, gdb, and valgrind.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW Confidently navigate and use the Linux command line with real understandingWrite practical C programs tailored for Linux environmentsCreate shell scripts to automate everyday tasks and manage your system like a proUnderstand and control user permissions, file systems, and memory managementWork with tools like gdb, vi, and core Linux utilities that professionals rely onExplore Docker, containers, and modern virtualization using KVM and QEMUBuild projects like a custom to-do CLI app, a web server in C, and a Linux system monitorGet a strong grasp of security essentials like SELinux, AppArmor, and sandboxingLearn to contribute to open-source projects and make your first pull requestAnd Many More....

These hands-on projects are where the learning sticks, and where confidence starts to grow.

You will also gain insights into professional development workflows, including Makefiles, package managers, Git, and GitHub. By the end, you’ll be introduced to open source contributions — not as a distant goal but as something you can do, step by step, even as a beginner. You'll learn how to find beginner-friendly projects and how to make your very first pull request with clarity and courage.

Let this book be the guide that helps you break through fear, confusion, and hesitation — and replaces them with clarity, confidence, and creativity.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2025

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John Hark

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