To get the most out of this book
It is expected that you are proficient in the C language and understand how computer systems work. A GNU or Linux development machine is required to apply the concepts explained. Going through the example code provided is sometimes necessary to fully understand the mechanisms implemented. You are encouraged to modify, improve, and reuse the examples provided, applying the suggested methodologies.
Additional usage instructions for the requested tools are available in Chapter 2, Work Environment and Workflow Optimization.
If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book’s GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.
