May 2021
Intermediate to advanced
758 pages
16h 17m
English
Overview
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming is a comprehensive guide to developing embedded systems efficiently and effectively using Linux 5.4 and the Yocto Project 3.1. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, this book equips you with the skills necessary to create robust embedded solutions while mastering both Linux internals and embedded development techniques.
What this Book will help me do
- Effectively use Buildroot and the Yocto Project to build and optimize embedded Linux systems.
- Understand and troubleshoot kernel integration and system performance tuning for stable operations.
- Master techniques to prototype hardware interactions and develop efficient memory management for systems.
- Implement streamlined update processes using Mender or balena and manage system services with BusyBox runit.
- Utilize advanced debugging and profiling tools like GDB, perf, and ftrace for optimal system performance.
Author(s)
Frank Vasquez and Chris Simmonds combine years of embedded systems expertise and open-source experience to bring you this definitive guide. Their collective career spans innovative projects involving Distro maintenance and embedded Linux development. Their writing balances technical depth with practical advice, catering to both learners and advanced professionals.
Who is it for?
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming is designed for systems engineers, embedded developers, and administrators looking to adopt and improve embedded Linux implementations. Readers should have a foundational knowledge of C programming, shell scripting, and Linux/POSIX basics. If creating efficient, reliable Linux-based devices aligns with your goals, this is the book for you.
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