Название: Professional Guide to Linux System Programming: Understanding and Implementing Advanced TechniquesАвтор: Adam Jones
Издательство: NOB TREX L.L.C.
Год: November 4, 2024
Страниц: 290
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub (true)
Размер: 13.2 MB
"Professional Guide to Linux System Programming: Understanding and Implementing Advanced Techniques" is an essential resource for those eager to deepen their expertise of Linux and master advanced system programming skills. This comprehensive guide delves into the technical depths of the Linux operating system, from its kernel intricacies to the complexities of device drivers and kernel modules. Covering a broad spectrum of topics such as file operations, process management, interprocess communication, memory management, network programming, debugging, application security, and sophisticated programming methodologies, it offers a thorough exploration of essential system programming principles.
Kernel modules are essentially pieces of code that can be loaded into the kernel on demand, allowing for the kernel’s functionality to extend or adapt without the need to reboot the system. They play a critical role in the Linux operating system by providing a means to add support for new hardware, filesystems, or kernel features dynamically. This flexibility is a cornerstone of Linux’s robustness and scalability, particularly in environments that demand high availability. A kernel module may implement device drivers, filesystem drivers, or any other service that would benefit from running in kernel space. Unlike user-space applications that run in a separate memory space, kernel modules operate in the same memory space as the kernel itself, granting them powerful access to hardware and core system functionalities.
The target audience for this book spans seasoned and aspiring Linux system programmers, software developers with a vested interest in the Linux ecosystem, system administrators striving to refine their system automation and management capabilities, and students in computer science or related disciplines desiring a profound understanding of operating systems.
Whether you are embarking on your journey into Linux system programming or seeking to elevate your mastery, "Professional Guide to Linux System Programming" delivers strategic insights and methodologies that facilitate the mastery of Linux kernel complexities and system programming intricacies. By traversing this compendium, readers will garner the competencies necessary to optimize, fortify, and adeptly manage Linux systems, thereby fueling innovations and strategic advancements in Linux-centric undertakings.
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