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Discover how to write Linux kernel and module code for real-world products

Implement industry-grade techniques in real-world scenarios for fast, efficient memory allocation and data synchronization

Understand and exploit kernel architecture, CPU scheduling, and kernel synchronization techniques

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The 2nd Edition of Linux Kernel Programming is an updated, comprehensive guide for new programmers to the Linux kernel. This book uses the recent 6.1 Long-Term Support (LTS) Linux kernel series, which will be maintained until Dec 2026, and also delves into its many new features. Further, the Civil Infrastructure Project has pledged to maintain and support this 6.1 Super LTS (SLTS) kernel right until August 2033, keeping this book valid for years to come! You’ll begin this exciting journey by learning how to build the kernel from source. In a step by step manner, you will then learn how to write your first kernel module by leveraging the kernel’s powerful Loadable Kernel Module (LKM) framework. With this foundation, you will delve into key kernel internals topics including Linux kernel architecture, memory management, and CPU (task) scheduling. You’ll finish with understanding the deep issues of concurrency, and gain insight into how they can be addressed with various synchronization/locking technologies (e.g., mutexes, spinlocks, atomic/refcount operators, rw-spinlocks and even lock-free technologies such as per-CPU and RCU). By the end of this book, you’ll have a much better understanding of the fundamentals of writing the Linux kernel and kernel module code that can straight away be used in real-world projects and products.

What you will learn

Configure and build the 6.1 LTS kernel from source

Write high-quality modular kernel code (LKM framework) for 6.x kernels

Explore modern Linux kernel architecture

Get to grips with key internals details regarding memory management within the kernel

Understand and work with various dynamic kernel memory alloc/dealloc APIs

Discover key internals aspects regarding CPU scheduling within the kernel, including cgroups v2

Gain a deeper understanding of kernel concurrency issues

Learn how to work with key kernel synchronization primitives

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pragati ghatte Jun 18, 2024

I am already working on BSP'S and this book has information that can help you to complete your task. Book has working examples in it. Overall Book will help you complete the task and for students it is good starting point.

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Arnold Z Katongole May 28, 2024

I am a new person to Linux Kernel Programming and every time I have gone through this book, I feel rejuvenated of what I capable of. The writer is very knowledgeable of the subject matter and makes it very easy for beginners to understand what we are dealing with. I would strongly recommend it for other beginners like me. I am not taking fast, but slow and sure. Thank you Kaiwan N Billimoria for this great book that is brought me hope

This book is an excellent resource for gaining a comprehensive understanding of linux internal and LDD. The book material in this book is straight forward and accessible to those beginning their journey in learning LDD and linux internal. May 30, 2024

I like everything about the book.this book is highly recommended for those who want to learn LDD and linux kernel internal from beginner to export level.

Linux Kernel Programming: A comprehensive and practical guide to kernel internals, writing modules, and kernel synchronization , Second Edition

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