Introduction to Linux Device Drivers

### Linux Device Drivers Demystified: A Hands-on Introduction to Linux Device Drivers

What You'll Learn:
Join us for an engaging 1-hour session where we'll break down the fundamentals of Linux device drivers and guide you through creating your first character device driver. Whether you're a developer looking to expand your skills or a tech enthusiast curious about how the Linux kernel works under the hood, this session is designed to give you practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

Session Highlights:

• Understand what device drivers are and their critical role in Linux
• Learn the classification of Linux device drivers
• Deep dive into character device drivers with practical examples
• Get hands-on with writing a simple but functional character device driver

Who Should Attend:

• Software developers interested in low-level programming
• Linux enthusiasts wanting to understand kernel internals
• Engineers working with embedded systems
• Anyone curious about how software interfaces with hardware

Why Attend:
Device drivers are the essential bridge between hardware and software. Understanding how they work gives you powerful insights into operating system internals and opens doors to embedded systems development, IoT, and system programming roles.

What to Bring:

• A laptop with Linux installed (Ubuntu recommended)
• Basic C programming knowledge
• Curiosity about how Linux interacts with hardware