Overview
- OS X and i. OS share a common core.
- Authors Henry Halvorsen and Doug Clarke deliver detail and insight into that core in OS X and i. OS Kernel Programming, which enables readers to write device drivers and extremely efficient applications.
- This book offers the necessary context and knowledge to graduate to the master class of i. OS and OS X programmers!
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
OS X and iOS Kernel Programming combines essential operating system and kernel architecture knowledge with a highly practical approach that will help you write effective kernel-level code. You’ll learn fundamental concepts such as memory management and thread synchronization, as well as the I/O Kit framework. You’ll also learn how to write your own kernel-level extensions, such as device drivers for USB and Thunderbolt devices, including networking, storage and audio drivers.
OS X and iOS Kernel Programming provides an incisive and complete introduction to the XNU kernel, which runs iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Mac OS X servers and clients. Then, you’ll expand your horizons to examine Mac OS X and iOS system architecture. Understanding Apple’s operating systems will allow you to write efficient device drivers, such as those covered in the book, using I/O Kit.
With OS X and iOS Kernel Programming, you’ll:
- Discover classical kernel architecture topics such as memory management and thread synchronization
- Become well-versed in the intricacies of the kernel development process by applying kernel debugging and profiling tools
- Learn how to deploy your kernel-level projects and how to successfully package them
- Write code that interacts with hardware devices
- Examine easy to understand example code that can also be used in your own projects
- Create network filters
Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or professional engineer, turn to OS X andiOS Kernel Programming and find the knowledge you need to start developing
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: OS X and iOS Kernel Programming
Authors: Ole Henry Halvorsen, Douglas Clarke
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-3537-8
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Apress Access Books, Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Copyright Information: Ole Henry Halvorsen and Douglas Clarke 2011
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4302-3536-1Published: 23 December 2011
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4302-3537-8Published: 29 January 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 484
Topics: Apple and iOS, Computer Applications