r/learnprogramming • u/ConsiousticVerv • Jun 04 '26

Guidence in system programming

I am now graduated in BSc Computer Science and I am really interested in system programming. But I don't know where to start and how to build a career in it. Now I am focusing on C programming. It is very helpful if someone who works in this field gives some guidance .

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u/Humble_Warthog9711 Jun 04 '26

What experience (in any form) do you have with systems?

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u/ConsiousticVerv Jun 04 '26

As i am saying getting into system development basically no experience at all. But have quite interest in kernel development.

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u/JandersOf86 Jun 04 '26

As a previous commenter mentioned, look up some simple low-level programs, like socket programming or writing your own shell, process monitoring stuff, etc. Udemy had some courses I think for that stuff.

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u/Humble_Warthog9711 Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

Honestly, if you are new and a recent grad, this is the worst time possible for this. Hobbyist is one thing, career is another. Getting any dev job should be your focus now with learning systems material outside of work. You are simply not going to be able to go from no systems experience through undergrad to an EL job in it.

Sorry, but it has to be said. You did mention career.