Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment
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AlbakiReads Editorial A broad reference to UNIX and Linux system programming
A broad reference to UNIX and Linux system programming
This revised third edition maps the programming interfaces behind UNIX and Linux system-level work, organized from foundational concerns—files, directories, and processes—toward signals, terminal I/O, threads, multithreaded programming, and socket-based interprocess communication. It covers more than seventy interfaces, including POSIX asynchronous I/O, spin locks, barriers, and POSIX semaphores, with alignment to Version 4 of the Single UNIX Specification. Examples, case studies, and downloadable code make the material oriented toward implementation as well as reference use. Its nearly 1,000 pages position it as a substantial technical resource for understanding how programs interact with the operating system.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Programmers building or maintaining UNIX/Linux system software
- Developers studying processes, files, signals, threads, and IPC
- Readers who want worked examples and downloadable systems-programming code
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UNIX and Linux system programmingPOSIX interfacesProcesses and file systemsMultithreading and synchronizationInterprocess communication
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Book Overview Practical, in-depth knowledge of the system programming interfaces that drive the UNIX and Linux kernelsBuilding on W. Rich Stevens' pion...
Practical, in-depth knowledge of the system programming interfaces that drive the UNIX and Linux kernels
Building on W. Rich Stevens' pioneering work, this third edition of the classic was updated by Steve Rago, a colleague of Stevens, to reflect technical advances and best practices aligning with Version 4 of the Single UNIX Specification.
This edition covers more than seventy interfaces including:
- POSIX asynchronous I/O
- Spin locks
- Barriers
- POSIX semaphores
Steve carefully retains the spirit and approach that have made this book so valuable, starting with files, directories, and processes, carefully laying the groundwork for more advanced techniques, such as signal handling and terminal I/O. And he thoroughly covers threads and multithreaded programming, and socket-based IPC.
Filled with examples, case-studies, and access to thousands of lines of downloadable code, Advanced Programming in the UNIX(R) Environment has helped generations of programmers write code with exceptional power, performance, and reliability.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 994 | Language: English | Publisher: ADDISON WESLEY PUB CO INC | ISBN: 0321637739
FormatPaperback
Pages994
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0321637739
EAN9780321637734
PublisherADDISON WESLEY PUB CO INC
Publication Date2013-05-14
Edition3
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight3.68 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width7.41 Inches
Height2.02 Inches
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