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Client server in C using socket in Linux

The example below demonstrates ongoing communication between a client and server on a Linux system, using a Raspberry Pi board for illustration. Embedded Linux systems are commonly utilized due to their adaptability in sockets, enabling communication between two or more programs regardless of whether they are written in the same programming language. In this tutorial, I will be using the C language.

Published on: March 22, 2024

How to use sockets in Linux

Here is a concise tutorial on how to utilize sockets in Linux, including embedded Linux environments. Sockets are crucial in Linux for enabling programs to communicate with one another. In the following tutorial, I will detail the steps on how to implement them in C.

Published on: March 22, 2024

GPIO Driver in Linux in C

This article explores the GPIO Driver implementation in C for Linux. I'm utilizing a Raspberry Pi board for project development and compilation. Unlike conventional methods involving delays, this GPIO Driver employs a kernel timer to accurately calculate the desired frequency.

Published on: April 17, 2024

Linux System Calls

This article explores system calls in Linux that can be utilized in C to interact with the Linux kernel. Since Linux itself is written in C, and its system commands are executables programmed in C, they can be invoked directly from a C program.

Published on: March 29, 2024

Linux peripherals in C

In this piece, I'll delve into Linux peripherals and the ways to control them via system calls in C. Throughout this guide, I will present numerous examples to aid in grasping the configuration and communication processes for UART and I2C ports.

Published on: March 27, 2024

Inter-process communication IPC

In this guide, we'll explore various facets of interprocess communication (IPC) in Linux. I'll offer numerous examples, detailed explanations, and PlantUML diagrams for each C program we discuss. The IPC mechanisms we'll delve into include pipes, queues, shared memory, and semaphores.

Published on: March 25, 2024

Linux Process in C

This tutorial introduces Linux processes, showcasing how to create, manage, and synchronize them using C. Examples cover `fork()`, `wait()`, and `exec()` for process handling, including creation, synchronization, and executing new programs, providing a foundation for developing efficient Linux applications.

Published on: March 22, 2024

Threads

The tutorial provided gives you a foundational understanding of how to work with threads in Linux using the C programming language. It introduces you to the concept of threads — essentially separate paths of execution within the same process, allowing for parallel processing and more efficient use of resources.

Published on: March 22, 2024