Modules

ARM processor and architecture

C Functions

C Mastery

Interrupts

From Assembly to C

Libraries

PS/2 Protocol

Computer Arithmetic

C Pointers

Linking

Graphics

Multithreading

C Arrays

Framebuffer

Memory Systems

ARM assembly and machine code

Keyboards

Sensors

Memory management

CS 107e Computer Systems from the Ground Up Stanford University Winter 2023 CS 107e focuses on bare metal programming on the Raspberry Pi, serving as an introduction to embedded systems. It covers the entire process from the microprocessor to the C programming language. The course aims to build a solid understanding of how modern computers execute programs and how program development tools work.  CS107 is the third course in Stanford's introductory programming sequence. The CS106A/B courses provide students with a solid foundation in programming methodology and abstractions, and CS107 follows on to develop the skills needed to build computer systems.

**CS107e: Computer Systems from the Ground Up** is a variant of CS107 that teaches the fundamental concepts of computer systems through bare metal programming on the Raspberry Pi. Bare metal programming means you will not run an operating system on the Raspberry Pi and will make minimal use of libraries. This course also serves as an introduction to embedded systems. The course starts with the microprocessor and moves up to the C programming language, without skipping anything in between. The goal is to build a solid understanding of all aspects of how modern computers execute programs and how program development tools work. The major learning goals for the course are:

- To understand how computers represent information, execute programs, and control peripherals.
- To master command-line programming tools and the C programming language.

Topics covered include:

- the ARM architecture
- assembly language and machine-level code
- the C programming language
- compilation, linking and loading
- debugging
- memory organization and management
- controlling peripherals: GPIO, graphics, sound, and keyboards  

CS 107e Computer Systems from the Ground Up

Computer Systems

Rust

C Programming

Function (computer programming)

Pointer (computer programming)

Computer memory

Array (data structure)

Heap (data structure)

Data structure

Compilation

Debugging

Makefiles

File I/O

Buffering

POSIX I/O

System Calls

Directories

C++ Programming

Introduction

References

Const

Constructors

Class (computer programming)

new/delete

Smart pointer

Casting

Client-side Networking

HTTP

Templates

Inheritance (object-oriented programming)

Networks

Server-side Networking

Standard Template Library (STL)

vtables

IP (Internet Protocol)

DNS (Domain Name System)

CSE 333 Systems Programming University of Washington Summer 2022 This course provides an understanding of systems in computing, focusing on operating systems, networking, and C/C++ languages. Students learn about low-level data representation, memory management, system interactions, and efficient programming workflows. It delves into C++ idioms, network protocols, and concurrency. Prior knowledge of C programming and Linux tools is required. Systems Programming is the exploration of the composition and interface of systems in computing looking through the lens of operating systems, networking, and C/C++ languages. Through peeling levels of abstraction, students will view practices of low-level data representation (e.g. C, C++); explicit memory management; interacting with operating-system services; and cache-aware programming. Course Learning objectives are the goals that are set out for you to accomplish in this course:

- Understand system theory of how a system interacts with its environment and controlling its input and output (feedback loops, input and output, deterioration, computation)
- Unravel layers of abstraction found within systems
- Describe multiple systems throughout the computing space (e.g. HTTP, Operating Systems, Threading, and Makefiles)
- Interpret and build an efficient workflow for programming in larger sized code bases
- Debug substantial C/C++ programs using debugging tools (GDB and Valgrind) - [CSE351 (The Hardware/Software Interface)](http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/courses/cse351): CSE 351 provides students with rudimentary knowledge of C programming; the ability to write, run, and debug programs; familiarity with Linux and the use of Linux compilation, editing, and debugging tools; a solid mental model of the relationship between high-level code (C) and assembly-level compiled code.
- [CSE 143 (Intro Programming II)](http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/courses/cse143): CSE 143 is not a direct prerequisite (CSE 351 prerequisite), but some of its topics are beneficial to review for CSE 333. This includes classes, inheritance, good style practices, and simple data structures such as linked lists, trees, hash tables, and queues. Further knowledge of Java and these data structures is not required, but could be helpful! ### Textbooks

There are no strictly required texts for this course. Most people will find it useful to have both a C and a C++ reference; suggestions are given below. The C++ Primer is strongly recommended as C++ is a big, complex language and it is hard to understand how it all fits together from just Google and Stack Overflow snippets and folklore.

#### Strongly Recommended:

C++ Primer (5th Edition), Lippman, Lajoie & Moo. ISBN 0-321-71411-3.

#### Suggested:

- [*C Programming Language (2nd Edition)*](http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Language-2nd-Brian-Kernighan/dp/0131103628/), Kernighan & Ritchie. ISBN 0-13-110362-8.
    - The definitive book on C from the people who created it. You will want to use an online reference for information about the latest libraries, but every serious programmer should study this book.
- [*Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective (3rd Edition)*](http://csapp.cs.cmu.edu/3e/home.html), Bryant & O'Hallaron, ISBN 0-13-409266-X.
    - Useful review of CSE 351 and background for many additional topics covered more extensively in CSE333.
- [*Effective C++: 55 Specific Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs (3rd Edition)*](http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Specific-Improve-Programs-Designs/dp/tags-on-product/0321334876), Scott Meyers. ISBN 0321334879.
- [*Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and C++14*](http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Modern-Specific-Ways-Improve/dp/1491903996), Scott Meyers. ISBN 1491903996.


### Proposed Topic List

- C Programming and idioms (Memory Management, cstdio, error handling, and structs)
- System Management Tools (Makefiles, Header Guards, GDB, and Valgrind)
- System Interfacing with Operating Systems (POSIX)
- C++ Programming and idioms (namespaces, templates, STL, smart pointers)
- C++ Classes and Inheritance (Classes, operator overloading, OOP)
- Network Programming and Protocols (POSIX, HTTP)
- Concurrency (pthreads)

CSE 333 Systems Programming

Operating Systems

Modules

2 courses cover this concept

CS 107e Computer Systems from the Ground Up

CSE 333 Systems Programming