Systems Software (BCA501) crash course, Online BCA, Semester 5:
This subject covers how system software such as assemblers, macro processors, loaders, linkers, compilers and operating systems are designed and implemented,…
- 18 video lessons
- 6h 13m
- Study notes
- 90 quiz questions
- Assignment
18 lessons in Systems Software
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This subject covers how system software such as assemblers, macro processors, loaders, linkers, compilers and operating systems are designed and implemented, along with program development tools like editors, debuggers and database management systems. After it, you will be able to explain how a source program is translated, linked, loaded and run, and trace algorithms such as the two-pass assembler and the direct linking loader.
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Introduction to System Software and Machine Architecture
Module I, : System Software and Machine Architecture, Evolution of the components of a programming System- Assemblers, Loaders, Macros, Compilers and Formal Systems
System Software Tutorials | Part 02 - SIC Machine Architecture | By Vikash Mehta· IT Industry Exposure· 9 min
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Assembler Functions: Machine-Dependent and Independent
Module I, : Assemblers-basic assembler functions, Machine-Dependent Assembler Functions, Machine-Independent Assembler Functions
Machine Dependent Assembler Features - Part 1· DJSpec· 33 min
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Two Pass Assembler Design with SPARC Example
Module I, : Design of Two Pass Assembler, Implementation Examples-SPARC
2 Pass Assembler 🔥· Perfect Computer Engineer· 30 min
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Macro Instructions, Macro Calls and Expansion
Module II, : Macros & Macro Processors-Macro Instructions, Macro calls and Expansion
4.1 | Macros and macro processor | Definition | Macro Call | Macro Expansion-Positional, keyword par· Tech Unlock· 30 min
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Macro Processor Features and Design Options
Module II, : Machine-Independent Macro Processor Features, Macro Processor Design Options
System Software - Machine Independent Macro Processor Features· Archana Devi· 58 min
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Two Pass Macro Processor and ANSI C Preprocessor
Module II, : Implementation-A two pass algorithm, Implementation Examples-ANSI C Macro Processor
C_146 Introduction to Pre-processor in C| Preprocessor Directive #include | C Programming Tutorials· Jenny's Lectures CS IT· 12 min
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Loader Functions and Features
Module III, : Loaders & Linkers, Basic Loader Functions, Machine-Dependent Loader Features, Machine-Independent Loader Features
Machine Independent and dependent Loader features (System Software)· Arun Shalin· 21 min
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Loader Schemes: Compile and Go, Absolute, Relocating
Module III, : Compile & Go-Loaders, General Loader Scheme, Absolute Loaders, Self- Relocating Loaders
Compile and Go Loader, General Loader and Absolute Loader | SPCC in Hindi· Last moment tuitions· 6 min
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Direct Linking Loaders, Binders and Overlays
Module III, : Direct-Linking Loaders, Binders, Overlays, Design of Direct Linking Loader
DIRECT LINKING LOADER:PART I· Syamili Mohandas· 22 min
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Dynamic Linking, Bootstrap Loaders and MS-DOS Linker
Module III, : Dynamic Linking, Bootstrap Loaders, Implementation Examples-MS-DOS Linker
17CS63-SCD-MODULE 2-Part 3-Linkage editors and dynamic linking· VCET CSE· 28 min
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Basic Compiler Functions
Module IV, : Compilers, Basic Compiler Functions
Lec-2: Phases of Compiler with examples | Compiler Design· Gate Smashers· 15 min
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Machine-Dependent and Independent Compiler Features
Module IV, : Machine-Dependent Compiler Features, Machine-Independent Features
Machine dependent compiler features part no 1· Dr. Aarti Pandey· 12 min
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Compiler Passes, Interpreters and P-code Compilers
Module IV, : Compiler Design Options-Division into passes, Interpreters, P-code Compilers
Difference between Compiler and Interpreter | Compiler vs Interpreter | #learningcwithprogramming· Learn Coding· 5 min
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Compiler-Compilers and YACC
Module IV, : Compilers- Compilers, Implementation Example-YACC Compiler-Compiler
YACC in Hindi | YACC (Yet Another Compiler Compiler) in Compiler Design· Abhishek Sharma· 15 min
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Operating System Functions and Features
Module V, : Basic Operating System Functions, Machine-Dependent Operating System Features, Machine- Independent Operating System Features
L-1.1: Introduction to Operating System and its Functions with English Subtitles· Gate Smashers· 19 min
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Types of Operating Systems and Unix
Module V, : Types of Operating System, Implementation Example-Unix
Types of Operating System | Batch, Real-time, Distributed, Network, Time-sharing Operating System· Learn Coding· 18 min
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Program Development Tools: Editors, Debuggers, User Interfaces
Module V, : Software Tools for Program Development, Editors, Debug Monitors, User Interfaces
2.1 Editor | Types of Editors with example | System Programming | in Hindi· Tech Unlock· 29 min
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DBMS Basics and Levels of Data Description
Module V, : Database Management Systems-basic concepts, levels of data description, use of DBMS
Introduction to Database Management Systems· Neso Academy· 11 min
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Tracing a Program Through the System Software Chain: Macro, Assembler, Loader, Compiler and OS
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Systems Software: common questions
This subject covers how system software such as assemblers, macro processors, loaders, linkers, compilers and operating systems are designed and implemented, along with program development tools like editors, debuggers and database management systems. After it, you will be able to explain how a source program is translated, linked, loaded and run, and trace algorithms such as the two-pass assembler and the direct linking loader. It's the Systems Software subject of Online BCA, Semester 5, in 18 lessons: Introduction to System Software and Machine Architecture; Assembler Functions: Machine-Dependent and Independent; Two Pass Assembler Design with SPARC Example; Macro Instructions, Macro Calls and Expansion; Macro Processor Features and Design Options; Two Pass Macro Processor and ANSI C Preprocessor; Loader Functions and Features; Loader Schemes: Compile and Go, Absolute, Relocating; Direct Linking Loaders, Binders and Overlays; Dynamic Linking, Bootstrap Loaders and MS-DOS Linker; Basic Compiler Functions; Machine-Dependent and Independent Compiler Features; Compiler Passes, Interpreters and P-code Compilers; Compiler-Compilers and YACC; Operating System Functions and Features; Types of Operating Systems and Unix; Program Development Tools: Editors, Debuggers, User Interfaces; DBMS Basics and Levels of Data Description.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 6h 13m of video across 18 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Tracing a Program Through the System Software Chain: Macro, Assembler, Loader, Compiler and OS”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online BCA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.