C++ Programming for Linux Systems

Key Features

• Master essential skills to build robust Linux systems
• Explore hands-on examples to demystify crucial development concepts, upskilling your system programming abilities
• Master the art of creating software for Linux systems and supercharge your C++ skills
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Around 35 million Linux and almost 2 billion Android users rely on C++ for everything from the simplest embedded and IoT devices to cloud services, supercomputing, and space exploration. To help you produce high-quality software, two industry experts have transformed their knowledge and experience into practical examples in system programming with C++ Programming for Linux Systems.

In this book, you'll explore the latest C++20 features, while working on multiple specific use cases. You’ll get familiar with the coroutines and modern approaches in concurrent and multithreaded programming. You'll also learn to reshape your thinking when analyzing system behavior in Linux (POSIX) environments. Additionally, you'll discover advanced discussions and novel solutions for complex challenges, while approaching trivial system operations with a new outlook and learning to choose the best design for your particular case.

You can use this workbook as an introduction to system programming and software design in Linux or any Unix-based environment. You’ll also find it useful as a guideline or a supplement to any C++ book.

By the end of this book, you’ll have gained advanced knowledge and skills for working with Linux or any Unix-based environment.

What you will learn

• Use C++20 features to craft elegant, efficient, and modern code for Linux systems
• Acquire essential system programming skills with hands-on examples
• Develop a deep understanding of Linux programming, from embedded systems to cloud services
• Tailor your applications to exploit the strengths and mitigate the weaknesses of different architectures
• Merge advanced C++, system programming, Linux insights, and architecture to create exceptional software
• Boost your code quality by using system programming techniques to refine and optimize your codebase

Who this book is for

This book is for every software developer looking to improve and update their C++ development skills. Both students and professionals will find this book useful as the examples are curated to match any area of expertise and are easily adaptable. At the same time, they don’t lose focus of the system specifics. A basic understanding of operating systems’ interfaces is a must along with experience in software development.

Table of Contents

1. Getting started with the Linux Systems and POSIX standards
2. Learning more about the Process Management
3. Get understanding of the File Systems
4. Deep Dive Into C++ Object
5. Error Handling With C++
6. Concurrent System Programming With C++
7. Diving into Inter Process Communication and Process Scheduling
8. Using Clocks, Timers & Signals in Unix Based Operating Systems
9. Revisiting Memory Management
10. Introducing the Coroutines in C++

Desislav Andreev is a software engineer with a PhD in artificial intelligence systems and quantum machine learning. He has several publications in software engineering and AI applications. For his 10 years in the field he has a demonstrated history of working in automotive software engineering and in the area of the higher education. He is skilled in system and software architectures, operating systems, C and C++ development, autonomous driving and computer graphics. He is currently working as a Lead C++ Developer in VMware, developing its core software functionalities. He is also a lecturer at the Technical University of Sofia. He was previously a Technical Professional and software architect in the CRE and ADAS departments of Visteon Corporation, working closely with both OEMs and development teams.

Stanimir Lukanov is a C++ expert, software tech lead and architect at VMWare. He has more than 15 years of professional experience in writing efficient and robust C++ enterprise code. Stanimir is a member of the Bulgarian National Body which is part of The C++ Standards Committee (JTC1/SC22/WG21). His interests are in the area of software security for distributed enterprise software systems. Since 2017 he has worked at VMWare where he currently leads a team which develops core security functionality in one of the major products in the company's portfolio. Before joining VMWare he held the position of senior software engineer at Visteon Corporation and Johnson Controls. He was responsible for defining software architecture, making code reviews, leading C++ training and delivering fast and robust C++ code for real-time automotive embedded systems.