Systems Programming with Zig
Build Real Tools with No Hidden Cost
Created by Mihalis Tsoukalos
Explore systems programming with Zig by building UNIX tools, network services, and systems software. Strengthen your skills in memory management, networking, concurrency, and operating system concepts through hands-on projects and real-world examples.
Packt | Jun 2026 | 542 min
What You Will Learn
You will work through a series of hands-on projects that guide you from essential UNIX tooling to advanced systems programming. Each section connects practical engineering challenges to core concepts like memory management, networking, and concurrency. By building real applications, you will see how Zig's features solve real-world problems and learn the reasoning behind key design decisions.
Key Features
- Create robust UNIX tools and network services using Zig's modern features
- Master memory management, concurrency, and OS-level programming in practical scenarios
- Gain confidence to build efficient, production-ready systems software from scratch
Target Audience
Ideal for software developers, systems programmers, and backend engineers who already have a basic understanding of Zig. If you want to deepen your skills and build production-ready systems software, especially with experience in languages like C, C++, Rust, Go, or Python, this course will help you confidently apply Zig to real engineering challenges.
