Kernel Sequential Lock Exploration 🗝️🐧

Delve into the mechanics, applications, and subtle aspects of using Sequential Locks (seqlocks) in the Linux Kernel. From understanding the 'Why' to exploring real-time use-cases and dealing with preemption, limitations, and interrupts, this repository is a treasure trove for aspiring Kernel developers and enthusiasts! 🚀👨‍💻

Repository Structure 🏗️📂

• 0_why_sequence_lock: Understand the necessity behind using seqlocks.
• 1_sequence locks: An overview of sequence locks and their fundamental concept.
• 2_how it works: Delving deeper into seqlocks' working mechanism with example code (hello.c).
• 3_writer: Discussing write operations using seqlocks.
• 4_reader: Exploring read operations and their implementation through seqlocks.
• 5_example: Practical example utilizing seqlocks in a coding context.
• 6_preemption: Handling preemption and its implications on seqlocks.
• 7_limitations: Limitations encountered when using seqlocks.
• 8_usecases: Practical and theoretical use-cases of seqlocks in the Linux Kernel.
• 9_interrupts: Managing interrupts when utilizing seqlocks.

How to Navigate 🧭📚

Each directory contains markdown files that discuss various aspects and concepts related to seqlocks. Code examples, where provided, include a Makefile for convenient compilation and execution. 🚀🔨

Contribute & Learn 🤝📘

Feel free to fork, explore, contribute, and raise issues. Let’s learn and grow together in our journey through the Linux Kernel! 🌱🌐

License 📄🔐

This project is licensed under the terms provided in the LICENSE file.

Happy Kernelsploring! 🎉🐧