Author name: Anamika

๐Ÿš€ Decoding the Magic of MKDEV in the Linux Kernel ๐Ÿง

ย  Hello, dear tech enthusiasts! ๐ŸŽ‰ Today, we’re diving deep into a kernel-level spell known as MKDEV. If you’ve ever wondered how the Linux kernel differentiates between devices or how it wraps its head around device management, you’re in for a treat! ๐ŸŒŸ Introducing MKDEV! In the bustling city of the Linux kernel, devices are …

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Decoding Device Major and Minor Numbers: The Library Card Catalog Analogy

Explaining Kernel Concepts: The Library Analogy ๐Ÿ“š When delving into the realm of kernel programming and device drivers, certain terms might appear overwhelmingly technical. To bridge the gap, letโ€™s use a simple and relatable analogy: the library. ย  Deciphering Device Files with Book Titles ๐Ÿ“– 1. Device File Connection: What It Means Technically: Applications ‘see’ …

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Demystifying Device Drivers in Linux: A Beginnerโ€™s Guide

Hello dear readers! Ever wondered how your computer seamlessly interacts with a plethora of devices? Today, we’ll delve deep into the world of device drivers, especially focusing on Linux. Grab your tech hats, and let’s get started! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ ย  Device Drivers: The Unsung Heroes of Computer Operations ๐Ÿฆธ ย  Imagine this scenario: You’ve just purchased …

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Guardian of Threads: The Semaphore Saga

Diving Deep into Concurrency: Building My Own Semaphore in C! ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ”ฅ ย  Hey tech enthusiasts! ๐Ÿš€ ย  Concurrency and multi-threading are the realms where computer science gets intriguingly complex. Today, I’m super excited to unravel a project where I ventured into creating my very own semaphores in C! ๐Ÿงฉ For the uninitiated, semaphores are these …

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Dining Philosophers Problem

Dining Philosophers Problem: A Deep Dive ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Feel free to fork, star, or contribute to this project on GitHub. Any questions or feedback? Drop a comment below, and I’ll be more than happy to assist! ๐Ÿ™Œ Until next time, happy coding! ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป ย  Welcome to my blog! ย  Today, we’ll be exploring the classic concurrency …

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Wheel Timers: The Tick-Tock of Event Scheduling

Wheel Timers: The Tick-Tock of Event Scheduling in Programming ย  Introduction ๐ŸŒŸ Welcome to a deep dive into one of the most fascinating data structures out thereโ€”the Wheel Timer! If you’re in the business of efficiently managing timing events, this structure is a must-know. This article will walk you through the basic design, underlying data …

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TimerLib: A High-level POSIX Timer Library in C

ย TimerLib: A High-level POSIX Timer Library in C ย  Links and Resources ๐Ÿ”— GitHub Repository: TimerLib GitHub Link ๐ŸŒ Introduction Hello and welcome to another technical blog post! Today, I want to showcase a project that I am particularly proud of: TimerLib, a high-level POSIX timer library written in C. If youโ€™ve ever found yourself …

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Unlocking the Secrets of Mutex and Condition Variables with a Candy Box Analogy ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿ”’

Introduction: The Synchronization Conundrum ๐Ÿค” ย  Greetings, tech aficionados! If you’re intrigued by the concept of multi-threaded programming, then you’ve undoubtedly encountered the quintessential elements of Mutex and Condition Variables. These constructs are fundamental in achieving thread synchronization, yet they often come across as cryptic. Today, let’s unravel their mysteries through a high-level yet relatable …

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Multi-threading Unearthed: Digging into Concurrency, Parallelism, and Singularism with Well-Diggers!

Multi-threading Unearthed: Digging into Concurrency, Parallelism, and Singularism with Well-Diggers! ๐ŸŽ‰ Introduction: Unearth the Treasure of Knowledge! ๐Ÿคฉ Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like youโ€™re sinking into a well of jargon when you hear terms like “concurrency,” “parallelism,” and “singularism?” Well, itโ€™s time to dig yourself out! Imagine understanding these complex concepts through something as …

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Simulating Hadoop’s Distributed File System: A Socket Programming Approach

GitHub Repository Link. Hello Everyone! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome to this interesting journey where we demystify a complex project using an everyday analogy. If you’ve ever been to a library, you’re halfway there in understanding this project! ๐Ÿ“š ย  Why This Project? ๐ŸŽฏ ย  Imagine a world where you can store and retrieve data from multiple computers …

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