C++ System Programming

C++ System Programming

Build Systems and Kernel Modules in C++ Without the STLBy AdriAn HAllorAn
Michael Caine
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Length7h 15m

About this audiobook

Are you ready to master C++ system programming and build high-performance tools and services? This practical guide takes you from beginner to pro, teaching you to work directly with files, processes, memory, and the operating system through efficient C++ code. With hands-on examples and clear explanations, you'll learn to create low-level utilities, manage system resources, and optimize performance for real-world applications. Whether you're a developer expanding your skills or an engineer seeking deeper OS control, this book delivers actionable knowledge for building robust system software. What You'll Learn Master file I/O, process management, and memory allocation in C++ Build custom tools for system monitoring and resource control Understand OS internals and how to interface with them directly Optimize code for speed and efficiency in real-time environments Debug and profile system applications like a pro Who This Book Is For This book is ideal for C++ developers, systems programmers, and software engineers who want to deepen their understanding of operating system interactions and build efficient, low-level services. Prior experience with C++ basics is helpful, but the book starts with fundamentals and progresses to advanced topics. Why This Book Stands Out Unlike generic programming guides, this book focuses on practical, hands-on system programming with C++. You'll write code that directly manipulates memory, spawns processes, and handles files—skills essential for performance-critical applications. By the end, you'll have the confidence to build your own system tools and services, from custom shells to memory managers. About the Author Adrian Halloran is an experienced systems programmer and educator with a passion for low-level computing. His clear, example-driven teaching style makes complex topics accessible, ensuring you gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills. Take Your Skills to the Next Level Dive into C++ system programming today and unlock the power to build tools that interact directly with the operating system. Whether you're targeting Linux, Windows, or embedded systems, this book is your roadmap to mastery. [placeholder] and [placeholder] are among the authors whose works this book complements, offering a unique perspective on system-level development.

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GenreTechnology
Length7 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2C++ System Programming
3Preface
4Chapter 1 — C++ Foundations for Systems Work
5Chapter 2 — Memory Management at the Metal
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6Chapter 3 — Processes, Threads, and Concurrency Without the STL
7Chapter 4 — Inter‑Process Communication (IPC) close look
8Chapter 5 — Error Handling Without Exceptions (for the Kernel)
9Chapter 6 — File Systems and Storage from the Programmer’s View
10Chapter 7 — Virtual Memory and the MMU
11Chapter 8 — Writing Your First Linux Kernel Module in C++
12Chapter 9 — Advanced Kernel Topics: Workqueues, Timers, and Synchronization
13Chapter 10 — Device Drivers – Writing for Real Hardware
14Chapter 11 — Bare‑Metal Startup: From Reset to main()
15Chapter 12 — Interrupts and Exception Handling on Bare Metal
16Chapter 13 — Memory Management for Bare Metal
17Chapter 14 — Concurrency and Scheduling on Bare Metal
18Chapter 15 — Performance Tuning and Profiling
19Chapter 16 — Security Hardening for Systems Software
20Chapter 17 — Cross‑Platform Portability and Testing
21Chapter 18 — Project: A Bare‑Metal System Monitor

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