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Section outline

  • Memory Debugging & Profiling
    • Introduction to Valgrind, AddressSanitizer, and perf.
    • Hands-on: Debugging memory leaks and optimizing performance.
    Low-Level I/O and Signal Handling
    • Understanding file descriptors and low-level I/O operations.
    • Process Control Block (PCB) and signal handling mechanisms.
    • Hands-on: Writing programs for low-level I/O and signal management.
    Threads & Device Drivers
    • Kernel vs. user-space threads: Creation & management.
    • Introduction to device drivers & kernel modules.
    • Hands-on: Compiling and managing kernel modules.
    Comprehensive Hands-On & Course Wrap-Up
    • Final Project: Combining system calls, threading, and kernel modules.
    • Debugging real-world scenarios using advanced tools.
    • Assessment & Q&A session for concept reinforcement.