CITS4407 Open Source Tools and Scripting

This unit introduces students to the philosophy, design, tools and
practices that enable and facilitate the success of open source software,
which runs much of the world's computer infrastructure.

Important topics covered include the use of the shell as a programming
language, the use of the file system and pipes to support interprocess
communication, fundamental software components, tools supporting the
software development and maintenance process, and the importance of
consistent interfaces to support software integration.