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A guide that explains how programs transform from source code to executables. Deep dive into ELF format, linking processes, and binary optimization techniques. Perfect for systems programmers, C developers, and anyone interested in low-level programming concepts.

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Under The Hood Of Executables πŸ”

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An in-depth exploration of how C programs transform from source code to executable binaries. This repository contains a comprehensive guide to understanding linking, loading, and executable formats.

πŸ“š Book Website

Visit this book website: Under The Hood Of Executables

🌟 Features

  • Detailed explanations of ELF format
  • Deep dive into linking and loading processes
  • Practical examples and case studies
  • Interactive diagrams and illustrations
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Real-world applications
  • Performance optimization insights

πŸ“– Content Structure

The book is organized into five parts, each focusing on different aspects of the compilation and linking process. View detailed content structure

πŸš€ Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/mohitmishra786/underTheHoodOfExecutables.git
  2. Navigate to the chapter you're interested in:

    cd underTheHoodOfExecutables
  3. Read the chapters in markdown format or visit our website for an enhanced reading experience.

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🀝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guidelines and Code of Conduct before getting started.

πŸ“„ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

πŸ™ Acknowledgments

  • All contributors who have helped improve this guide
  • The C programming community
  • Open source tools and documentation that made this possible

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