This project is a comprehensive educational framework designed to guide learners through the complexities of systems engineering and low-level software development. It provides structured learning paths that integrate hardware simulation, source code analysis, and project-based exercises to help developers master the foundational concepts of computer architecture, operating systems, and firmware design.
The curriculum distinguishes itself by emphasizing direct interaction with system internals, requiring learners to examine and modify existing open-source kernel and driver implementations. By utilizing emulator-based hardware abstraction, the project allows for safe experimentation with kernel development, memory management, and context switching without the need for dedicated physical hardware. It also bridges traditional and modern development practices by exploring both high-performance C programming and memory-safe systems integration using Rust.
The scope of the material covers a broad technical surface, including assembly language programming, microcontroller firmware design, and the construction of custom operating system kernels. Learners are guided through the entire lifecycle of system software, from reading hardware schematics and managing device registers to debugging complex kernel-level operations and contributing to established open-source projects.
