Tag: GCC
Let’s Hook a Library Function
If you are a developer, and want to change the way a library function works, this article will give you a basic idea of...
The Comprehensive LAMP Guide — Part 2 (MySQL)
MySQL is the most widely used Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), and is the "M" in the LAMP stack. One of the main uses...
Joy of Programming: Calling Virtual Functions from Constructors
Calling virtual functions from constructors is problematic, and this problem can manifest itself in many ways. In this column, we'll take a look at...
Code Profiling in Linux Using Gprof
Today, performance is a pivotal point in the programming world. Programmers constantly strive to make their code run in fewer milliseconds. Performance analysis can...
Device Drivers, Part 3: Kernel C Extras in a Linux Driver
This article in the series on Linux device drivers deals with the kernel's message logging, and kernel-specific GCC extensions.
Enthused by how Pugs impressed their...
Joy of Programming: Questions and Answers on C
Let's look at some of the queries received from readers relating to programming in C.
Q. Where are enum members stored in memory? How does...
