Advances in Computers

A thorough and accessible introduction to a range of key ideas in type systems for programming language. The study of type systems for programming languages now touches many areas of computer science, from language design and implementation to software engineering, network security, databases, and analysis of concurrent and distributed systems. This book offers accessible introductions to key ideas in the field, with contributions by experts on each topic. The topics covered include precise type analyses, which extend simple type systems to give them a better grip on the run time behavior of systems; type systems for low-level languages; applications of types to reasoning about computer programs; type theory as a framework for the design of sophisticated module systems; and advanced techniques in ML-style type inference. Advanced Topics in Types and Programming Languages builds on Benjamin Pierce's Types and Programming Languages (MIT Press, 2002); most of the chapters should be accessible to readers familiar with basic notations and techniques of operational semantics and type systems—the material covered in the first half of the earlier book. Advanced Topics in Types and Programming Languages can be used in the classroom and as a resource for professionals. Most chapters include exercises, ranging in difficulty from quick comprehension checks to challenging extensions, many with solutions.

Go beyond web development to learn system programming, building secure, concurrent, and efficient applications with Go's unique system programming capabilities Key Features Get a deep understanding of how Go simplifies system-level memory management and concurrency Gain expert guidance on essential topics like file operations, process management, and network programming Learn cross-platform system programming and how to build applications that interact directly with the OS Book DescriptionAlex Rios, a seasoned Go developer and active community builder, shares his 15 years of expertise in designing large-scale systems through this book. It masterfully cuts through complexity, enabling you to build efficient and secure applications with Go's streamlined syntax and powerful concurrency features. In this book, you’ll learn how Go, unlike traditional system programming languages (C/C++), lets you focus on the problem by prioritizing readability and elevating developer experience with features like automatic garbage collection and built-in concurrency primitives, which remove the burden of low-level memory management and intricate synchronization. Through hands-on projects, you'll master core concepts like file I/O, process management, and inter-process communication to automate tasks and interact with your system efficiently. You'll delve into network programming in Go, equipping yourself with the skills to build robust, distributed applications. This book goes beyond the basics by exploring modern practices like logging and tracing for comprehensive application monitoring, and advance to distributed system design using Go to prepare you to tackle complex architectures. By the end of this book, you'll emerge as a confident Go system programmer, ready to craft high-performance, secure applications for the modern world.What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of system programming using Go Grasp the concepts of goroutines, channels, data races, and managing concurrency in Go Manage file operations and inter-process communication (IPC) Handle USB drives and Bluetooth devices and monitor peripheral events for hardware automation Familiarize yourself with the basics of network programming and its application in Go Implement logging, tracing, and other telemetry practices Construct distributed cache and approach distributed systems using Go Who this book is for This book is for software engineers looking to expand their understanding of system programming concepts. Professionals with a coding foundation seeking profound knowledge of system-level operations will also greatly benefit. Additionally, individuals interested in advancing their system programming skills, whether experienced developers or those transitioning to the field, will find this book indispensable.

Learn Rust, the modern systems programming language that is quickly gaining popularity. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know to get started with Rust. You will learn about the basics of the language, including syntax, types, control flow, functions, modules, ownership, concurrency, I/O, and testing. You will also learn about advanced topics, such as performance optimization, concurrency primitives, FFI, system programming, and web development. This book is written in a clear and concise style, and it includes a number of examples and exercises to help you learn the language. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, Rust: A Comprehensive Guide is the perfect resource for learning Rust. Here are some of the benefits of learning Rust: Rust is a safe language that helps you to avoid memory errors. Rust is a fast language that can be used to build high-performance applications. Rust is a versatile language that can be used to build a variety of applications, including web development, system programming, and embedded systems. If you are looking for a modern, powerful, and versatile programming language, then Rust is a great choice. With "Learning Rust", you will be well on your way to becoming a Rust developer.

Covering all the essential components of Unix/Linux, including process management, concurrent programming, timer and time service, file systems and network programming, this textbook emphasizes programming practice in the Unix/Linux environment. Systems Programming in Unix/Linux is intended as a textbook for systems programming courses in technically-oriented Computer Science/Engineering curricula that emphasize both theory and programming practice. The book contains many detailed working example programs with complete source code. It is also suitable for self-study by advanced programmers and computer enthusiasts. Systems programming is an indispensable part of Computer Science/Engineering education. After taking an introductory programming course, this book is meant to further knowledge by detailing how dynamic data structures are used in practice, using programming exercises and programming projects on such topics as C structures, pointers, link lists and trees. This book provides a wide range of knowledge about computer systemsoftware and advanced programming skills, allowing readers to interface with operatingsystem kernel, make efficient use of system resources and develop application software.It also prepares readers with the needed background to pursue advanced studies inComputer Science/Engineering, such as operating systems, embedded systems, databasesystems, data mining, artificial intelligence, computer networks, network security,distributed and parallel computing.

Computers are programmed in machine language. That is, a language that the machine understands. Assembly language is a symbolic machine language, making it more easily understood by a human. It may be that you will never write programs in machine or assembly language, but understanding these languages is essential in understanding the architecture of a computer system. The programs you will likely write will be translated into machine language so it can be executed on a machine. Therefore, understanding machine language is also important to understanding computer programming. I have taught computer architecture and assembly for many years. Initially, I taught the class using Stanley Warford’s outstanding text Computer Systems (a book I recommend for any computer professional’s bookshelf) but found myself building custom presentations of the course material based on feedback from students and my own teaching style. Eventually, I had a completely customized presentation of the entire course and students began asking for a text that more closely adhered to the presentations I was making in class. While on vacation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I woke up early one morning and decided to write down some thoughts on binary logic. During the vacation, I completed the chapter save some editing. With one down, I thought I would create at least a collection of three: binary numbers, binary logic, and binary representations. Then, I decided I would write two chapters on programming (C and assembly) that would parallel each other and could be reinforced with weekly programming projects. By then, I had covered most of the course and it was a matter of filling in the gaps. For students who have no experience in computer programming, I think you will find this text provides a useful understanding of computers and programming that can be a foundation for your future classes. If you are not going to pursue computer science as a career, you may find yourself using some of what is taught here in any career that uses computers. For students who have some experience with computer programming, some of the programming topics discussed in this text may be a bit redundant; however, your previous programming classes likely focused on application development. The use of the C programming language and assembly language in this text is geared more toward systems programming. Unlike application programming, systems programming is more tied to the underlying hardware architecture than application programming. Because of this, systems programming and assembly language help reinforce an understanding of computer architecture.

A problem-solution-based guide to help you overcome hurdles effectively while working with kernel APIs, filesystems, networks, threads, and process communications Key FeaturesLearn to apply the latest C++ features (from C++11, 14, 17, and 20) to facilitate systems programmingCreate robust and concurrent systems that make the most of the available hardware resourcesDelve into C++ inbuilt libraries and frameworks to design robust systems as per your business needsBook Description C++ is the preferred language for system programming due to its efficient low-level computation, data abstraction, and object-oriented features. System programming is about designing and writing computer programs that interact closely with the underlying operating system and allow computer hardware to interface with the programmer and the user. The C++ System Programming Cookbook will serve as a reference for developers who want to have ready-to-use solutions for the essential aspects of system programming using the latest C++ standards wherever possible. This C++ book starts out by giving you an overview of system programming and refreshing your C++ knowledge. Moving ahead, you will learn how to deal with threads and processes, before going on to discover recipes for how to manage memory. The concluding chapters will then help you understand how processes communicate and how to interact with the console (console I/O). Finally, you will learn how to deal with time interfaces, signals, and CPU scheduling. By the end of the book, you will become adept at developing robust systems applications using C++. What you will learnGet up to speed with the fundamentals including makefile, man pages, compilation, and linking and debuggingUnderstand how to deal with time interfaces, signals, and CPU schedulingDevelop your knowledge of memory managementUse processes and threads for advanced synchronizations (mutexes and condition variables)Understand interprocess communications (IPC): pipes, FIFOs, message queues, shared memory, and TCP and UDPDiscover how to interact with the console (console I/O)Who this book is for This book is for C++ developers who want to gain practical knowledge of systems programming. Though no experience of Linux system programming is assumed, intermediate knowledge of C++ is necessary.