January 2021
Intermediate to advanced
646 pages
13h 48m
English
Overview
Mastering Linux Device Driver Development is your guide to creating custom device drivers for Linux-based systems. This detailed resource takes you through the intricacies of the Linux kernel, teaching you to integrate and interact with various subsystems for controlling peripherals and managing functionalities, such as PCI, ALSA SoC, V4L2, and more.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to create custom Linux kernel drivers for real-world hardware integration.
- Master advanced kernel subsystems like PCI, ALSA SoC, and V4L2 within Linux.
- Understand kernel debugging techniques to streamline and optimize development.
- Gain knowledge on power management frameworks to build energy-efficient designs.
- Discover best practices for driver's sustainable development and integration.
Author(s)
John Madieu is an experienced developer and engineer specializing in Linux kernel technologies and device driver development. With years of hands-on expertise in embedded systems, John brings a practical and application-oriented approach, sharing both theoretical insights and real-world lessons to guide you through mastering complex kernel subsystems.
Who is it for?
Intended for experienced developers and engineers working with embedded Linux systems, this book is tailored to those with prior C programming knowledge and some experience with kernel modules. If you're tackling custom drivers for peripherals and looking to master core Linux frameworks, this guide will provide the in-depth, hands-on exploration you need.
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