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System Calls and API Design in Operating Systems

Operating System Fundamentals → Case Study: Implementing a Custom System Call

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This path guides OS developers through the principles and implementation of system calls and APIs. It covers the foundational OS concepts, the user-kernel interface, POSIX standards, API design principles, and the practical steps to add a new system call to a kernel like Linux. The path culminates in a hands-on project to design, implement, and test a custom system call.

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17 learning steps · 4 phases. Click any step to inspect it and see it on the Path Map.

Phase 1

Foundation

5 steps

Phase 2

Core Concepts

4 steps

Phase 3

Advanced Topics

4 steps

Phase 4

Specialization

4 steps