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Linkers and Loaders: Inside the Hidden Machinery of Modern Software


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Unlock the Hidden Machinery Behind Every Program You Run. Every time you type ./a.out or click "Run," an intricate symphony unfolds behind the scenes - compilers, linkers, and loaders collaborate to transform raw source code into a living, breathing executable. Yet, for most developers, this process remains a mystery. The Art of Linkers and Loaders pulls back the curtain, taking you deep inside the code-to-execution pipeline and showing you how software truly comes alive. This isn't another superficial guide. It's a hands-on, systems-level journey through the most overlooked yet essential part of programming - the world where object files, relocation tables, symbol resolution, and memory layouts define performance, security, and cross-language interoperability. Whether you're a C/C++ veteran, a Rust or Go systems builder, or a security researcher dissecting binaries, this book will sharpen your understanding of how programs are truly built and executed. What You'll Learn Inside Understand the anatomy of binaries: Dive into ELF, PE, and Mach-O formats with real disassembly walkthroughs. Master static and dynamic linking: Learn how modern compilers resolve symbols and connect code across modules and languages. Explore loaders in action: Watch your operating system bring executables to life - from execve() to stack initialization. Integrate across languages: Combine C, Rust, and Python using FFI and shared libraries for high-performance hybrid systems. Debug and optimize binaries: Use GDB, LLDB, and Ghidra to trace, disassemble, and benchmark real executables. Secure your builds: Understand ASLR, RELRO, and integrity verification to defend against binary-level attacks. Go beyond the binary: Discover how linking and loading evolve in WebAssembly, containers, and AI-driven systems. Every chapter combines clear explanations, real-world demos, and hands-on projects, ensuring you don't just read - you build, debug, and optimize. From writing your own minimal linker to exploring virtualization and sandboxing, you'll gain the deep, system-level literacy that separates good programmers from great engineers. Perfect For Systems programmers, compiler developers, and reverse engineers Rust, C/C++, and Python developers exploring cross-language integration Security researchers and performance engineers Students and professionals mastering low-level computing Why This Book Matters In an era of abstraction, understanding what happens beneath your frameworks and interpreters gives you superpowers. Linkers and loaders aren't just tools - they are the hidden foundation of software execution, performance tuning, and secure computing. Mastering them means mastering how code becomes reality.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798272515780
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 98
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Inside the Hidden Machinery of Modern Software
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8272515784
  • Publisher Date: 01 Nov 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 299 gr


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