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Practical, indepth knowledge of the system programming interfaces that drive the UNIX and Linux kernelsBuilding on W. Rich Stevens? pioneering work, this third edition of the classic was updated by Steve Rago, a colleague of Stevens, to reflect technical advances and best practices aligning with Version 4 of the Single UNIX Specification.This edition covers more than seventy interfaces including: POSIX asynchronous I/O Spin locks Barriers POSIX semaphoresSteve carefully retains the spirit and approach that have made this book so valuable, starting with files, directories, and processes, carefully laying the groundwork for more advanced techniques, such as signal handling and terminal I/O. And he thoroughly covers threads and multithreaded programming, and socketbased IPC.Filled with examples, casestudies, and access to thousands of lines of downloadable code, Advanced Programming in the UNIX? Environment has helped generations of programmers write code with exceptional power, performance, and reliability.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition'? A: The book provides practical, in-depth knowledge of the system programming interfaces that drive the UNIX and Linux kernels, covering foundational topics and advanced techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by W. Richard Stevens, with updates by Steve Rago to reflect recent technical advances and best practices.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 1032 pages of detailed content.
- Q: What programming topics are covered in this edition? A: Topics include files, directories, processes, signal handling, terminal I/O, threads, multithreaded programming, and socket-based IPC.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: While it covers foundational topics, it is best suited for readers with some prior programming knowledge, as it delves deeply into system programming.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment, 3rd Edition' published? A: The book was published on May 14, 2013.
- Q: Are there any downloadable resources included with the book? A: Yes, the book provides access to thousands of lines of downloadable code to complement the learning experience.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 3rd edition of 'Advanced Programming in the UNIX Environment'.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.