Systems Programming

Systems programming involves the development of the individual pieces of software that allow the entire system to function as a single unit. Systems programming involves many layers such as the operating system (OS), firmware, and the development environment.

This distinction holds value because systems programming deals with “low-level” programming. Systems programming works more closely with computer resources and machine languages whereas software programming is primarily interested in user interactions. Both types of programming are ultimately attempting to provide users with the best possible experience, but systems programmers focus on delivering a better experience by reducing load times or improving efficiency of operations.