Operating System & Workbench Programming
Commodore Amiga Programming Course
Learn Amiga operating system programming with AmigaOS, Workbench integration, and system libraries. Create professional applications that integrate seamlessly with the Amiga environment.
Phase 3: Operating System & Workbench Programming
Learn professional Amiga system programming! Phase 3 focuses on AmigaOS programming, Workbench integration, and system library usage that enables you to create professional applications that work seamlessly within the Amiga environment.
Amiga System Programming Excellence
Phase 3 teaches you to work with AmigaOS’s sophisticated architecture, creating applications that leverage the system’s multitasking capabilities, GUI framework, and library system. You’ll learn the same techniques used by professional Amiga developers.
This phase emphasizes professional application development - building software that integrates properly with the Amiga environment while demonstrating sophisticated system programming and user interface design skills.
AmigaOS Programming Concepts
AmigaOS System Programming - Learn Exec kernel programming, system library usage, device programming, file system interaction, and memory management within the AmigaOS environment.
Workbench Integration & File Management - Create Workbench-integrated applications, implement file management systems, use AmigaDOS commands, build project management tools, and develop professional file utilities.
Intuition GUI & Interface Programming - Program Intuition GUI systems, create professional user interfaces, implement window management, build custom gadgets, and develop user-friendly application interfaces.
Multitasking & Inter-Process Communication - Implement multitasking applications, use message passing systems, create task coordination, build concurrent processing, and develop professional system integration.
Project Focus
Phase 3 creates Amiga WorkSuite - a comprehensive productivity application featuring Workbench integration, professional Intuition interfaces, multitasking capabilities, file management systems, and system library usage that demonstrates professional AmigaOS programming.
Professional Amiga Development Skills
By completing Phase 3, you’ll have comprehensive AmigaOS programming skills that enable you to create professional applications that integrate seamlessly with the Amiga environment. These system programming skills transfer to modern operating system development and any field requiring sophisticated system integration.
Learning Path
Progress through 16 carefully structured tiers. Each tier builds upon the previous, introducing new concepts and culminating in hands-on projects.
Memory Management Mastery - Advanced Amiga Techniques
Master advanced Amiga memory management techniques. Learn memory banking, efficient allocation systems, and optimization strategies that enable complex games to maximize the Amiga's memory architecture.
Advanced Custom Chip Programming - Hardware Mastery & Tricks
Master advanced Amiga custom chip programming. Learn sophisticated Copper programming, Blitter mastery, advanced DMA techniques, and hardware tricks that push the OCS/ECS chipset to its absolute limits.
Complex Game Logic - Sophisticated Systems
Master complex game logic programming on the Amiga. Learn advanced state machines, behavior trees, complex game systems, and sophisticated logic patterns that power professional games.
Advanced Techniques Project - Technical Showcase
Create your Advanced Techniques Project - a technical showcase that demonstrates mastery of advanced Amiga programming. Combine memory management, custom chip programming, and complex logic into a stunning demonstration.
Multi-screen Adventures - Large Game Worlds
Master large-scale game world creation on the Amiga. Learn advanced scrolling techniques, world streaming, memory management for massive environments, and the systems that power epic adventure games.
Advanced AI Systems - Intelligent Opponents
Master advanced AI programming on the Amiga. Learn sophisticated behavior systems, pathfinding algorithms, decision trees, and the AI techniques that create truly intelligent and challenging opponents.
Complex Data Systems - Advanced Data Handling
Master complex data management on the Amiga. Learn advanced file systems, database-like structures, save systems, and the sophisticated data handling that powers complex games and applications.
Adventure Game Systems - Full Adventure Mechanics
Create your Adventure Game Systems project - a complete adventure game featuring large worlds, intelligent AI, and complex data systems. Combine all advanced techniques into an epic adventure game.
Hardware Optimization - Maximum Amiga Performance
Master ultimate Amiga hardware optimization. Learn to push every component to its absolute limits, create impossible effects, and achieve maximum performance through advanced hardware programming techniques.
Advanced Audio - Complex Paula Programming
Master advanced Paula audio programming. Learn sophisticated sound synthesis, complex audio effects, multi-channel composition, and the professional audio techniques that made the Amiga legendary.
Graphics Mastery - Advanced Visual Techniques
Master advanced Amiga graphics programming. Learn sophisticated visual effects, advanced animation systems, HAM mode mastery, and the cutting-edge graphics techniques that showcase the Amiga's visual power.
Technical Excellence - Professional Optimization
Create your Technical Excellence project - a demonstration of maximum Amiga performance combining hardware optimization, advanced audio, and graphics mastery. Push the limits of what's possible on the Amiga.
Game Engine Design - Reusable Amiga Systems
Master professional game engine architecture on the Amiga. Learn to design reusable, modular systems that enable rapid game development and professional-quality frameworks.
Platform Mastery - Complete Amiga Hardware Understanding
Achieve complete mastery of the Amiga platform. Learn every aspect of the hardware, system software, and development environment to become a true Amiga expert with encyclopedic knowledge.
Professional Polish - Commercial-Quality Finish
Master professional software polish and commercial-quality finishing. Learn the advanced techniques that transform good programs into exceptional, commercially viable products.
Advanced Portfolio - Technical Mastery Showcase
Create your ultimate Advanced Portfolio project - the crowning achievement of your Amiga programming journey. Combine all advanced techniques into a masterpiece that showcases your complete technical mastery.