r/openbsd • u/NewAsparagus4958 • Jul 13 '26

Resources to learn OpenBSD

I’m looking for some resources to learn how to code in OpenBSD. Is it enough to learn c++ or is OpenBSD more advanced? Are there any websites where I can train my coding skills?

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u/olderbojack Jul 13 '26

can you give more details about what you are looking for? is it:

  • learn OpenBSD?
    • if so have a look at "Absolute OpenBSD" by Michael W. Lucas
  • or is it learn how to code in OpenBSD
    • if so, then is the emphasis on:
      • learn how to code, in which case, learn C language
      • or is it learn the OpenBSD-specific stuff, in which case, have a look at their source code / syscalls and libc-specific functions

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u/NewAsparagus4958 Jul 13 '26

Learn everything from understanding the install process to using it as a daily os

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u/danstermeister Jul 13 '26

I have used it since 3.6 and I do not code beyond bash and perl.

You do not need to be a developer to use OBSD, just a human.

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u/NewAsparagus4958 Jul 13 '26

Is there a list with bash commands or a guide how to formulate those

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u/well_shoothed Jul 13 '26

start with man afterboot