Master Linux & UNIX System Programming

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Master Linux & UNIX System Programming

Dive deep into the Linux and UNIX programming interface with this comprehensive handbook that covers over 500 system calls and library functions. Michael Kerrisk provides clear explanations accompanied by practical example programs to help you master system programming techniques. Whether you're building secure applications, multithreaded programs, or network sockets, this authoritative guide has everything you need.

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Looking to truly understand how Linux and UNIX systems work under the hood? The Linux Programming Interface is your definitive guide to the programming interface that virtually every application running on these systems depends on.

The Complete Reference for System Programmersclear, complete example programs that you can study and adapt for your own projects.

What You'll Master

Inside these pages, you'll find coverage of over 500 system calls and library functions, plus more than 200 example programs, 88 tables, and 115 diagrams to help you understand complex concepts. You'll learn how to:

Read and write files efficiently with proper buffering techniques
Handle signals, clocks, and timers for precise application timing
Create processes and execute programs with proper error handling
Write secure programs that protect against common vulnerabilities
Develop multithreaded applications using POSIX threads
Build and use shared libraries for code reuse and modularity
Implement interprocess communication through pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores
Create robust network applications using the sockets API

Linux-Specific and UNIX Standards

While the book covers a wealth of Linux-specific features like epoll, inotify, and the /proc file system, its emphasis on UNIX standards (POSIX.1-2001/SUSv3 and POSIX.1-2008/SUSv4) makes it equally valuable for programmers working on other UNIX platforms. This dual focus ensures you gain knowledge that's both cutting-edge and broadly applicable.

Perfect for Serious Developers

Whether you're an experienced developer looking to deepen your system programming knowledge or a student wanting to understand how operating systems really work, this book provides the practical knowledge and real-world examples you need. The comprehensive coverage and clear explanations make it a resource you'll turn to again and again throughout your programming career.