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Kernel

Kernel is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and facilitates communication between hardware and software. It's like the bouncer at a nightclub, deciding who gets in and what they can do once inside.

How to use it in a sentence

  • I was up all night debugging a race condition in the Linux kernel - I think I'll just switch careers to goat herding at this point.

  • The new engineer somehow broke the kernel on his first day, causing a system-wide crash. Management is already drafting his "promotion" paperwork.

If you actually want to learn more...

  • Kernel 101: Let's write a Kernel: A hands-on tutorial that walks through the process of writing a basic kernel from scratch. Perfect for those who enjoy self-inflicted pain. Link

  • Linux Kernel Development: A comprehensive guide to the Linux kernel, its architecture, and the development process. Written by Robert Love, who clearly had nothing better to do with his time. Link

  • The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide: A detailed guide on writing Linux kernel modules, for those who think user-space programming is for the weak. Link

Note: the Developer Dictionary is in Beta. Please direct feedback to skye@statsig.com.

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