
Linux Kernel Programming 2025
Williams Sebastian
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Unlock the power of the Linux kernel with Linux Kernel Programming 2025: A Complete Guide for Developers. This practical book is your step-by-step path to becoming a confident systems programmer and...
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unlock the power of the Linux kernel with Linux Kernel Programming 2025: A Complete Guide for Developers. This practical book is your step-by-step path to becoming a confident systems programmer and mastering one of the most valuable skills in modern software development. Aimed at intermediate C programmers, it reveals what happens beneath the operating system and how the kernel manages hardware, processes, and memory. Whether you work in embedded systems, IoT, cloud, or cybersecurity, kernel knowledge gives you a powerful edge in writing efficient, low-level software. You will begin by setting up a safe virtual environment, then progress through six major sections covering kernel foundations, modules, core subsystems, concurrency, device drivers, and advanced debugging. You will configure and compile your own kernel, write loadable modules, explore process management, use synchronization tools like spinlocks and mutexes, and build complete device drivers. Each chapter combines theory with real code, exercises, and clear explanations. By the end, you will understand kernel architecture, handle concurrency, interact with hardware using memory-mapped I/O, debug with tools like ftrace and perf, and contribute patches to the Linux community. Perfect for developers moving from user space, embedded engineers, computer science students, and Linux enthusiasts with basic C and command-line knowledge. Linux Kernel Programming 2025 gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to master kernel development and advance your programming career. Duration - 8h 26m. Author - Williams Sebastian. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Williams Sebastian ©.
Language:
English
Title
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Introduction
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Part 1: Foundations of Kernel Development
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Linux Kernel
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Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Kernel Development Environment
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Chapter 3: Building and Installing a Custom Kernel
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Part 2: Kernel Module Programming
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Chapter 4: Writing Your First Loadable Kernel Module (LKM)
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Chapter 5: The Procfs and Sysfs Interfaces
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Chapter 6: Kernel Memory Allocation
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Part 3: Core Kernel Subsystems
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Chapter 7: Process Management and Scheduling
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Chapter 8: The Virtual File System (VFS)
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Chapter 9: System Calls
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Part 4: Concurrency and Synchronization
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Chapter 10: Understanding Kernel Concurrency
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Chapter 11: Atomic Operations and Spinlocks
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Chapter 12: Mutexes and Semaphores
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Chapter 13: Handling Interrupts and Bottom Halves
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Part 5: Device Driver Development
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Chapter 14: An Introduction to Device Drivers
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Chapter 15: Writing a Character Device Driver
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Chapter 16: Interacting with Hardware
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Part 6: Advanced Topics and Modern Practices
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Chapter 17: Kernel Timers and Time Management
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Chapter 18: Debugging, Tracing, and Profiling
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Chapter 19: Contributing to the Linux Kernel
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Conclusion
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Appendices
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Appendix A: Common Kernel APIs and Helper Functions
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Appendix B: A Guide to Kernel Debugging Tools
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Appendix C: Sample Kernel Module and Driver Templates
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Ending Credits
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