TIPS
- Tip#1
Understand the Kernel: Start with a high-level understanding of the Linux kernel architecture.
Resources like “Linux Kernel Development” by Robert Love can be very helpful.
- Tip#2
Master low-level languages
C/C++: These languages are the primary tools for system programming due to their performance and low-level capabilities.
- Tip#3
Linux From Scratch (LFS): Go through the LFS book to understand how a Linux system is built from the ground up.
This will give you insight into the inner workings of the OS. You can watch this YouTube channel: Kernotex. It really helps!
- Tip#4
Basics of Kernel Modules: Learn the structure of a kernel module, how to write and compile them.
Start with “Hello World” kernel module.
- Recommended Resources
Books: “Linux System Programming” by Robert Love, “Understanding the Linux Kernel” by Daniel P. Bovet and Marco Cesati.
Online Tutorials: Websites like Linux Journal, Linux Kernel Newbies, and The Linux Documentation Project.
Communities: Participate in communities like Stack Overflow, Reddit’s r/linux and r/kernel, and Linux kernel mailing lists for support and knowledge sharing.