ansanjay / kerneladdnewsystemcall

Step-by-step guide on introducing a new system call to the Linux kernel. This repository offers comprehensive tutorials, examples, and insights to seamlessly add and test new kernel functionalities.

Adding a New System Call in Linux Kernel 💻

Embark on the journey of expanding the Linux kernel's capabilities! This repository guides you through the intricate process of adding a new system call, from design to implementation and testing. 🚀

Table of Contents 📑

1. Introduction: Why Add a New System Call? ❓
2. Prerequisites: Setting Up Your Kernel Development Environment 🔧
3. Designing the System Call: Considerations and Best Practices 📝
4. Coding & Integration: Writing the System Call and Patching the Kernel ⚙️
5. Testing & Debugging: Ensuring Your System Call Works as Expected 🐛
6. Examples: Real-world Scenarios and Implementations 📋

The Power of System Calls ⚡

System calls form the bridge between the user-space and kernel-space, enabling user programs to request services from the kernel. Whether it's accessing hardware, managing resources, or interacting with the file system, system calls are indispensable. Here, we explore the art of adding a custom system call tailored to specific needs.

Contributions & Sharing Knowledge ✨

Have insights, optimizations, or improvements to share? Or maybe you've encountered a challenge and found a solution? Contribute and enrich this repository! Collaboration makes the kernel community thrive.

Dive in and start enhancing the kernel! 🎉