The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook 1st Edition

by Michael Kerrisk (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1593272203

ISBN-10: 1593272200

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The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.

In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming, and accompanies his explanations with clear, complete example programs.

You'll find descriptions of over 500 system calls and library functions, and more than 200 example programs, 88 tables, and 115 diagrams. You'll learn how to:
–Read and write files efficiently
–Use signals, clocks, and timers
–Create processes and execute programs
–Write secure programs
–Write multithreaded programs using POSIX threads
–Build and use shared libraries
–Perform interprocess communication using pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores
–Write network applications with the sockets API

While The Linux Programming Interface covers a wealth of Linux-specific features, including epoll, inotify, and the /proc file system, its emphasis on UNIX standards (POSIX.1-2001/SUSv3 and POSIX.1-2008/SUSv4) makes it equally valuable to programmers working on other UNIX platforms.

The Linux Programming Interface is the most comprehensive single-volume work on the Linux and UNIX programming interface, and a book that's destined to become a new classic.

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About the Author

Michael Kerrisk has been using and programming UNIX systems for more than 20 years, and has taught many week-long courses on UNIX system programming. Since 2004, he has maintained the man-pages project (http://www.kernel.org/doc/man-pages/), which produces the manual pages describing the Linux kernel and glibc programming APIs. He has written or co-written more than 250 of the manual pages and is actively involved in the testing and design review of new Linux kernel-userspace interfaces. Michael lives with his family in Munich, Germany.

Hardcover: 1552 pages
Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (October 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593272200
ISBN-13: 978-1593272203
Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.5 x 9.6 inches
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Average Customer Review: 136 customer reviews
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Robert Wright

Excellent book for learning or as a reference.

September 19, 2016

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This book contains a wealth of information. I am just a novice programmer and a Linux enthusiast. This looks like a book I can "grow into." I can't imagine the work done in writing such a massive book, but I appreciate it.

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S. Pulgarin

... serious about developing AAA Linux applications this is an excellent guide.

December 6, 2017

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If your serious about developing AAA Linux applications this is an excellent guide.

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cameron

Great content, images broken on Kindle version

April 21, 2015

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Impressed so far. The one thing I would mention, which might deserve knocking the review for Kindle version down to 3 or 4 stars. The images are all broken on the Kindle version. I wish I knew this before purchasing since the hardcover version was only slightly more expensive.

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David W.

Excellent

December 2, 2010

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"The Linux Programming Interface" is a very comprehensive book targeted at programmers and is concerned with teaching the system calls and library functions provided by the Linux operating system. It also makes a good Linux programmer's reference book. So far I have read about one third of the 1500 pages, but I can already say it is one of the best programming books that I have ever encountered. I had a background in Windows software development with only limited knowledge of Linux programming, and wanted to increase my Linux knowledge. This book definitely helped with that. It is well written and well organized with good use of diagrams and code examples. The preface recommends that readers should already be familiar with programming in general and C programming in particular.

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Stephen R. Roberts

Great at explaining complexities of Linux

September 14, 2015

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This book is pretty amazing in explaining complex subjects in Linux programming.
Amazing reference to hold an flip through when looking for ideas.

If you're familiar with navigating Linux but not programming in linux (assumed you do have experience programming on Windows), this book will make you a pro.

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Manzano Jack

Great Overview and Detail of Linux

May 15, 2013

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I purchased this book to use on my job as a part time programmer working from home on scientific applications in a Linux environment. I am considered an expert in the domain of interest and have an adequate knowledge of the c language so I'm not new to programming in general. I primarily needed information on POSIX and System V shared memory applications in Linux and this book met my needs perfectly.

This barely scratches the surface of what this book has to offer. So I'm completely satisfied.

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Steven Woody

It's a great reference, better than googling!

December 12, 2015

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It's a great reference, better than googling! Even for an expert, even you have man page on hand, you still better to get this book.

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Jay Leslie

Too late... but not too little

April 18, 2012

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This is a thorough, well-organized, lucidly written treatment of the somewhat arcane world of programming in the Linux environment. I wish that I had had it in my hands a year ago when I plunged into my current project, currently wrapping up. I will be much better prepared for the next one. I enthusiastically endorse this book for anyone facing the task of building a Linux application, particularly if embedded as mine is. The clarity will accelerate a newbie's ramp-up, and the comprehensive coverage will benefit the seasoned developer.

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An outstanding book that helps understanding Linux philosophy

An amazing breadth and depth of Linux Kernel user APIs. Helps clarify lot of tools that we use on daily basis in Linux bases systems.

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An excellent book, well written and thorough. Deserves a place on every Linux hacker's bookshelf. Even the quality of the book binding is excellent

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