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Network Code that DOESN'T Suck

Low Level AcademyLow Level Academy
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Instructor

Ed, also known as Low Level, is a low level programmer, security engineer, and software security researcher with over 10 years of experience. On YouTube, he has over 800,000 subscribers where he teaches the internet how to harness the lowest levels of computing. He is the founder of Low Level Academy, where he teaches the fundamentals of software and helps developers become better programmers.

Completion

Certificate included

Format

Interactive coding

$197 - One-time purchase for lifetime access

What You'll Learn

Master socket programming with the POSIX API

Build TCP/UDP client-server applications

Implement custom network protocols for reliable data transmission

Utilize non-blocking I/O for efficient network applications

Develop robust error handling strategies for resilient networked applications

Overview

Ever wondered how applications communicate across the internet? This course reveals the hidden magic of network programming using the powerful POSIX network API. 🌐 From Local to Global in Minutes - Transform any application into a networked powerhouse with just a handful of function calls. Learn how to design robust client-server architectures that can withstand the chaos of real-world network conditions. 🔌 Master the Socket API - Go beyond basic tutorials and gain deep understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and the socket interface. You'll learn how to implement custom protocols, handle connection states, and build resilient network applications that perform under pressure. 🛠️ Whether you're creating distributed systems, networked games, or real-time communication tools, this course gives you the skills to implement networking code that's both elegant and bulletproof. 🚀

Table of Contents
1
What is this course about?
2
Tool & Environment Setup
3
Project Introduction & Course Requirements
4
How Does the Internet Work?
5
TCP vs UDP
6
How Do Computers Talk?
7
What is a Socket?
8
Creating a Simple Server
9
Start a Socket Server
10
Creating a Simple Client
11
Protocol Design & Exchanging Data
12
select( ) multiplexing
13
poll( ) multiplexing
14
Socket Options
15
Project Introduction
16
Finite State Machine and Protocol Design
17
Exchanging Protocol Versions and Session Establishment
18
Adding Employees to the Database
19
List Your Database

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