LINUX KERNEL PROGRAMMING HANDBOOK: A Practical Guide to Linux Kernel Development, Kernel Modules, Device Drivers, Embedded Systems, Debugging, and ... Applications (Linux Handbook Collection)

Linux Kernel Programming Handbook

Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of Linux kernel development with this practical, hands-on guide. Designed for developers, embedded systems engineers, and systems programmers, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to Linux kernel architecture, kernel modules, device drivers, memory management, process scheduling, synchronization, interrupt handling, and performance optimization.

Through real-world examples and step-by-step projects, you will learn how to build custom kernels, develop loadable kernel modules, create character device drivers, integrate procfs and sysfs interfaces, and debug kernel-level applications effectively.

Whether you are pursuing a career in Linux systems programming, embedded development, or device driver engineering, this handbook provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently work with the Linux kernel and build production-ready solutions.

What You Will Learn

* Linux kernel architecture and internals
* Kernel modules and device driver development
* Memory management and process scheduling
* Synchronization and concurrency control
* Interrupt handling and deferred execution
* Procfs and sysfs integration
* Kernel debugging and performance tuning
* Real-world Linux kernel programming projects

Ideal for Linux developers, embedded engineers, systems programmers, DevOps professionals, and computer science students seeking practical Linux kernel expertise.