GateXAIML / Recommended Books
Linux Programming
Why this subject matters: Almost every backend, data, and ML production system runs on Linux — comfort with the shell, processes, and system calls is assumed at most engineering jobs from day one, not taught on the job.
Beginner
Unix: Concepts and Applications
A widely used Indian textbook for university UNIX/Linux courses — clear, exam-oriented coverage of the shell, file system, and system calls.
Reference
Linux: The Complete Reference
An exhaustive, encyclopedia-style reference covering installation, administration, networking, and shell scripting — best kept on hand to look up a specific command rather than read cover to cover.
