Linux Device Driver Development Lab

A comprehensive collection of Linux device driver examples and tutorials covering from basic concepts to advanced hardware interfaces.

📋 Table of Contents

• Overview
• Project Structure
• Prerequisites
• Getting Started
• Examples Overview
• Build Instructions
• Installation & Testing
• Learning Path
• Troubleshooting
• Contributing
• License
• References

🎯 Overview

This repository contains a complete set of Linux device driver examples designed for educational purposes. The examples progress from simple "Hello World" modules to complex hardware drivers, covering all major concepts in Linux kernel development.

Key Features

• 32+ practical driver examples
• Progressive learning path
• Real-world driver scenarios
• Hardware interface examples
• Production-ready code patterns
• Comprehensive documentation

📁 Project Structure

🔧 Prerequisites

System Requirements

• Linux Distribution: Ubuntu 18.04+, Fedora, CentOS, or any modern Linux distro
• Kernel Headers: Must match your running kernel version
• GCC: GNU Compiler Collection (version 7.0+ recommended)
• Make: Build automation tool
• Root Access: Required for loading/unloading modules

Package Installation

Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)