A deep dive into the conceptual and practical aspects of Spinlocks in Linux Kernel programming.

This repository brings together detailed explanations, code snippets, and examples related to different aspects and functionalities of spinlocks in the Linux kernel, from basic principles to advanced usage.

• 10_Important Points on Spinlock: Key considerations when using spinlocks.
• 11_Spinlock Implementation: Unraveling the implementation details.
• 1_Spinlocks: An introductory guide to spinlocks.
• 2_Spinlock Methods: Exploring various methods & their utilization.
• 3_Spin_Lock_Init: Initialization mechanics of spinlocks.
• 4_CONFIG_PREEMPT: Configuring and handling preemption.
• 5_Non-Recursive: Delving into non-recursive nature & its impact.
• 6_Example: Practical examples demonstrating spinlock usage.
• 7_Spin_Trylock: Implementations and nuances of spin_trylock.
• 8_Spinlock and Interrupt: Managing spinlocks amidst interrupts.
• 9_Kernel Preemption: Understanding preemption in the kernel context.

Dive into each directory for detailed notes and example code regarding each topic. Utilize the Makefiles for compiling the C code and explore different facets of kernel spinlocks.

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