Understanding Netlink: Linux IPC Mechanism, Data Structures, APIs and Development Guide

Netlink is a Linux‑specific inter‑process communication mechanism that provides asynchronous, full‑duplex, and multicast communication between user space and kernel space, offering advantages over traditional IPC methods and serving a wide range of networking, monitoring, and system‑management scenarios.

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Understanding Netlink: Linux IPC Mechanism, Data Structures, APIs and Development Guide

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Feb 25, 2024 · Backend Development

Mastering TCP Socket APIs: Server & Client Functions Explained

This article explains the TCP socket programming interface, detailing server and client API functions, their purposes, the three‑way handshake, state transitions, data transmission, segmentation, sticky‑packet issues, and the four‑way termination process, providing code examples and diagrams for clear understanding.

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Mastering TCP Socket APIs: Server & Client Functions Explained