
Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
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Mastering Embedded Linux Programming
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Overview of this book
If you’re looking for a book that will demystify embedded Linux, then you’ve come to the right place. Mastering Embedded Linux Programming is a fully comprehensive guide that can serve both as means to learn new things or as a handy reference.
The first few chapters of this book will break down the fundamental elements that underpin all embedded Linux projects: the toolchain, the bootloader, the kernel, and the root filesystem. After that, you will learn how to create each of these elements from scratch and automate the process using Buildroot and the Yocto Project. As you progress, the book will show you how to implement an effective storage strategy for flash memory chips and install updates to a device remotely once it’s deployed.
You’ll also learn about the key aspects of writing code for embedded Linux, such as how to access hardware from apps, the implications of writing multi-threaded code, and techniques to manage memory in an efficient way. The final chapters demonstrate how to debug your code, whether it resides in apps or in the Linux kernel itself.
You’ll also cover the different tracers and profilers that are available for Linux so that you can quickly pinpoint any performance bottlenecks in your system.
By the end of this Linux book, you’ll be able to create efficient and secure embedded devices using Linux.
Table of Contents (27 chapters)
Preface
Section 1: Elements of Embedded Linux
Chapter 1: Starting Out
Chapter 2: Learning about Toolchains
Chapter 3: All about Bootloaders
Chapter 4: Configuring and Building the Kernel
Chapter 5: Building a Root Filesystem
Chapter 6: Selecting a Build System
Chapter 7: Developing with Yocto
Chapter 8: Yocto Under the Hood
Section 2: System Architecture and Design Decisions
Chapter 9: Creating a Storage Strategy
Chapter 10: Updating Software in the Field
Chapter 11: Interfacing with Device Drivers
Chapter 12: Prototyping with Breakout Boards
Chapter 13: Starting Up – The init Program
Chapter 14: Starting with BusyBox runit
Chapter 15: Managing Power
Section 3: Writing Embedded Applications
Chapter 16: Packaging Python
Chapter 17: Learning about Processes and Threads
Chapter 18: Managing Memory
Section 4: Debugging and Optimizing Performance
Chapter 19: Debugging with GDB
Chapter 20: Profiling and Tracing
Chapter 21: Real-Time Programming
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