CS Fundamentals
How do computer programs run
Computer programs execute via the operating system loading instructions from storage into memory, allocating a virtual address space, and scheduling CPU time for the program to run. Understanding memory management, CPU scheduling, and system calls is critical for building efficient and secure systems.
Operating SystemVirtual Address SpaceCPU SchedulingSystem CallsProcess Control Block (PCB)Filesystem APIsMemory ManagementUser SpaceKernel Space
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