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Supporting BPF in the GNU Toolchain

Offered By: linux.conf.au via YouTube

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Course Description

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Explore the development of BPF support in the GNU Toolchain through this 45-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2021. Learn about the evolution of BPF from a packet capture tool to a general-purpose Linux kernel infrastructure. Discover how Oracle's initiative to add BPF support to GCC, binutils, GDB debugger, and GNU simulator has expanded options for BPF developers. Gain insights into the current status of the port, including ongoing work on BTF and CO-RE support. Understand how these advancements enable writing complex BPF programs in high-level languages like C, meeting the growing demands of kernel subsystems.

Syllabus

"Supporting BPF in the GNU Toolchain" - Jose E. Marchesi (LCA 2021 Online)


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linux.conf.au

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