Foundations of Systems Software and Serverless Computing

Do you want to understand the fundamental building blocks of all software and how modern applications are deployed without managing servers? This course provides a clear, conceptual framework for understanding the essential roles of systems software and the transformative power of serverless architectures, enabling you to grasp how software interacts with hardware and scales in the cloud. You will develop the knowledge needed to comprehend the underlying mechanisms of computing and the paradigm shift introduced by serverless technologies. Understand the fundamental components and roles of systems software. Learn how operating systems, compilers, and interpreters facilitate software execution. Explore the core principles and benefits of serverless computing architectures. Apply concepts of event-driven programming and function-as-a-service (FaaS). Grasp basic deployment patterns for serverless applications using Infrastructure as Code. Understand basic observability practices for monitoring serverless environments. The course begins with foundational concepts of systems software, progressing through its various types and functions. It then transitions to the principles of serverless computing, covering its architecture, deployment, and operational considerations through practical, written explanations and code examples. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in systems programming or serverless architectures who want to build a solid conceptual understanding. Start your journey to understanding the essential layers of modern software development today.