Understanding IO Models: Blocking, Non‑Blocking, Multiplexing, Signal‑Driven and Asynchronous IO
This article explains the fundamentals of input/output (IO) in operating systems, covering the basic IO concept, the role of the OS, the two‑phase IO call process, and detailed descriptions of blocking, non‑blocking, multiplexed (select, poll, epoll), signal‑driven and asynchronous IO models with example code.