ANSANJAY / KernelMutex

Explore the intricacies of Mutexes, Semaphores, and their application in Linux kernel synchronization, through practical examples and theoretical concepts.

Mutexes in Linux Kernel 🐧🔐

Explore, learn, and understand the synchronization mechanisms of Mutexes and Semaphores within the Linux Kernel through this comprehensive repository!

Table of Contents 📑

1. Mutexes
2. Documentation and Basic Examples
3. Advanced Mutex Usage
4. Interruptible and Killable Mutex
5. DEBUG_MUTEXES Configuration
6. Mutex Lock Status Verification
7. [Comparative Study: Spinlock vs Mutexes](./10_spinlock vs mutexes)

Highlights of the Repository 🌟

• In-depth Documentation: Comprehensive notes on Mutex implementation and guidelines.
• Practical Examples: Actual code (hello.c and Makefile) providing real-life applications.
• Comparison Study: Understand when to use Mutexes and Spinlocks respectively.

How to Navigate 🧭

• Dive into each folder for detailed notes and example codes.
• Focus on .md files for theoretical concepts and knowledge.
• Test the example codes (hello.c) using provided Makefiles.

Contribution 💪

Feel free to contribute, modify, or suggest changes to this repository! Ensure to adhere to the code and documentation standards for consistency.

License 📜

This project is licensed under the terms of the MIT License.

🎉 Happy Coding & Happy Learning! 🎉