C Internals
C Internals is a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of the C programming language, written by Rajeev Kumar. Kumar is a seasoned software engineer with over 15 years of experience in the field of systems programming. This book is an essential resource for developers who want to understand how C code is compiled and executed at a low level.
The book begins with an overview of the C language and its history, followed by a detailed discussion of the C compiler and linker. Kumar provides numerous examples to illustrate how C code is transformed into machine code and linked with other object files to create an executable program.
From there, Kumar dives into the details of C programming at the system level. He covers topics such as memory management, process scheduling, file I/O, and signal handling. Each chapter includes numerous code examples and exercises, allowing readers to practice and reinforce what they have learned.
One of the key strengths of C Internals is its coverage of the Linux operating system. Kumar provides detailed explanations of how C code interacts with the Linux kernel, including how system calls are made and how the kernel handles interrupts and exceptions.
Another strength of the book is its coverage of debugging and profiling tools. Kumar provides detailed explanations of how to use tools such as gdb, valgrind, and strace to diagnose and fix problems in C code. He also covers performance optimization techniques, including how to use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks in C code.
Overall, C Internals is an essential resource for developers who want to understand how C code is compiled, linked, and executed at a low level. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book will provide you with a wealth of practical insights and techniques that will help you write better, more efficient code. With its comprehensive coverage of both the basics and the advanced topics, C Internals is a must-read for any programmer who wants to master the inner workings of the C programming language.
