Master the Linux Tools That Will Make You a More Productive, Effective Programmer  The Linux Programmer's Toolbox   helps  you tap into the vast collection of open source tools available for  GNU/Linux. Author John Fusco systematically describes the most useful  tools available on most GNU/Linux distributions using concise examples  that you can easily modify to meet your needs. You'll  start by learning the basics of downloading, building, and installing  open source projects. You'll then learn how open source tools are  distributed, and what to look for to avoid wasting time on projects  that aren't ready for you. Next, you'll learn the ins and outs of  building your own projects. Fusco also demonstrates what to look for in  a text editor, and may even show you a few new tricks in your favorite  text editor.You'll enhance your knowledge  of the Linux kernel by learning how it interacts with your software.  Fusco walks you through the fundamentals of the Linux kernel with  simple, thought-provoking examples that illustrate the principles  behind the operating system. Then he shows you how to put this  knowledge to use with more advanced tools. He focuses on how to  interpret output from tools like sar, vmstat, valgrind, strace, and  apply it to your application; how to take advantage of various  programming APIs to develop your own tools; and how to write code that  monitors itself.Next, Fusco covers tools  that help you enhance the performance of your software. He explains the  principles behind today's multicore CPUs and demonstrates how to  squeeze the most performance from these systems. Finally, you'll learn  tools and techniques to debug your code under any circumstances.Coverage includesMaximizing productivity with editors, revision control tools, source code browsers, and "beautifiers"Interpreting the kernel: what your tools are telling you Understanding processes–and the tools available for managing themTracing and resolving application bottlenecks with gprof and valgrind Streamlining and automating the documentation processRapidly finding help, solutions, and workarounds when you need them Optimizing program code with sar, vmstat, iostat, and other toolsDebugging IPC with shell commands: signals, pipes, sockets, files, and IPC objectsUsing printf, gdb, and other essential debugging tools   Foreword      Preface       Acknowledgments      About the Author     Chapter 1 Downloading and Installing Open Source Tools   Chapter 2 Building from Source   Chapter 3 Finding Help   Chapter 4 Editing and Maintaining Source Files   Chapter 5 What Every Developer Should Know about the Kernel   Chapter 6 Understanding Processes   Chapter 7 Communication between Processes   Chapter 8 Debugging IPC with Shell Commands   Chapter 9 Performance Tuning   Chapter 10 Debugging    Index

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