How to Create an OS from Scratch
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- #tutorial
- #operating-system
- #low-level-programming
- The author shares their journey and motivation for creating an OS from scratch, highlighting gaps in their college education.
- The tutorial is designed as step-by-step READMEs with code samples, aimed at those comfortable with low-level computing.
- Emphasizes practical learning with minimal theory, encouraging learners to Google concepts they're unfamiliar with.
- Lessons are structured to build on each other, advising learners to follow them in order for coherence.
- Provides a checklist of OS features already implemented and those planned, including memory management, filesystem, shell, and more.
- Encourages experimentation with code to ensure understanding, suggesting breaking or replicating code as learning methods.
- Mentions potential advanced features like a BASIC interpreter, GUI, and networking if the project progresses.
- Acknowledges community contributions and invites forks of the project, showing openness to collaborative development.