Grokking Computer Networking for Software Engineers

Discover networking essentials for software engineers, delving into client-server architectures, Python socket programming, command-line tools, and key network protocols. Gain hands-on experience in distributed processing.

Beginner

115 Lessons

20h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

24 AI Prompts

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1 Assessment

31 Playgrounds

83 Quizzes

This course includes

24 AI Prompts

19 AI Feedbacks

1 Assessment

31 Playgrounds

83 Quizzes

Course Overview

The way applications are developed today requires software engineers to have a firm understanding of client-server architecture and networking. If you’re planning to write web applications, or apps that communicate with a remote server, then networking is an essential skill. With this in mind, it’s clear that what you do as a software engineer will be deeply rooted in networking. This course will teach you the fundamentals of networks, socket programming in Python, command-line tools and the main protocols...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Computer Networking

Prepare For Interview

Internet/access Networks

Course Content

Getting Started

Get familiar with computer networking fundamentals, practical skills, and essential Python tools.

Course Learning Outcomes Learning Instruments

Getting to Know the Internet

Look at the Internet's structure, history, standards, and communication protocols.

What is the Internet?A Quick History of The Internet Internet Standards Documents Communication Over the Internet

Access Networks

Examine access networks, end systems, and various connection types, including DSL and fiber.

The Edge of The Internet: End Systems What Are Access Networks?Types of Access Networks: DSL Types of Access Networks: Cable, FTTH, Dial-Up, and Satellite

Types of Computer Networks

Find out about various computer network types by medium, distance, and topology.

Types by Physical Medium: Guided Physical Media Types by Physical Medium: Unguided Physical Media Types by Geographical Distance Types by Topology

Network Infrastructure: The OSI Model

Take a closer look at the OSI and TCP/IP models, layering and modularity in network infrastructures.

Layered Architectures & Protocol Stacks The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model The TCP/IP Model

The Application Layer

20 Lessons

Focus on the application layer's role, network architectures, HTTP dynamics, email protocols, DNS operations, and BitTorrent functionality.

The Transport Layer

25 Lessons

Master the transport layer's protocols, reliable data transfer, congestion control, and efficient packet handling.

An Introduction to Socket Programming with Python

9 Lessons

Step through Python socket programming, from creating UDP and TCP sockets to building chat applications.

Network Layer

27 Lessons

Unpack the core of network layer functionality, IP protocols, and routing methodologies.

10.

Link Layer

15 Lessons

Explore key aspects of the data link layer, including framing, error detection, MAC, and Ethernet.

11.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of networking careers, roles, certifications, and course conclusion insights.

Computer Networks Exam

Assessment

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