Implementing Scheduler Operations in Solo Operating System Development
By
joexbayer
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
The article discusses the author's implementation of scheduler operations in their own operating system, highlighting the freedom and experimental opportunities that come with solo OS development. The author explains how working alone on an operating system allows for unconventional programming patterns without concerns about collaboration, security vulnerabilities, or code maintenance. The content includes technical implementation details with function pointers and interface structures.
Key quotes
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In the OSDev world you're usually alone, and that solitude gives you the freedom to experiment with unusual programming patterns
You don't have to worry about releasing your program, or about critical security vulnerabilities, or about hundreds of people having to maintain your code
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