Bridging Theory and Modern OS Practices Through Visual Learning
[Student Code] --> [Kernel Concepts] --> [Industry Practice]
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V [Visual Learning Hub] V
- Interactive Simulators for process scheduling & memory management
- Real Linux Kernel 6.x code walkthroughs
- Cloud-Native OS case studies (Kubernetes, Firecracker)
- Visual Concept Maps using MermaidJS/D2 lang
- Industry AMAs with OS engineers from Microsoft, Red Hat
Tool | Description | Tech Stack |
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Process Scheduler Playground | Drag-n-drop scheduling algorithm visualizer | React + D3.js |
Memory Management Sandbox | Animated page replacement demonstrations | Python + Matplotlib |
Kernel Explorer | Guided Linux kernel code navigation | VS Code + CTags |
graph LR
A[Academic Concepts] --> B(Visual Learning Tools)
B --> C{Industry Applications}
C --> D[Cloud Infrastructure]
C --> E[Embedded Systems]
C --> F[Game Development]
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Core Concepts:
- Process Lifecycle Visualization
- Deadlock Detection Simulator
- File System Architecture Diagrams
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Modern Systems:
- Containerization vs Virtualization
- eBPF for Observability
- Real-Time OS Constraints
# 1. Fork this repository
# 2. Add your visual explainers/industry case studies
# 3. Submit PR with proper labeling:
# - ๐ For visualizations
# - ๐ญ For industry content
# - ๐ For concept corrections
- Weekly OS Deep Dives every Thursday
- Linux Kernel Mailing List participation guide
- Virtual Office Hours: Calendar Link