Hack the Kernel: Contributing to the Linux Mainline

About the workshop 📚

During this hands-on workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the Linux kernel release life cycle.
2. Make a change to the codebase.
3. Create a patch.
4. Send the patch to the maintainers.
5. Get feedback and make revisions (v2, v3, etc.).
6. See how patch acceptance and merging happens.

• The workshop is of 90 mins duration.
• This is an in-person workshop.
• Only 35 seats are open for workshop participation.
• Recording of the workshop will be made available for Rootconf members.

Important prerequisites for participants attending the workshop 📝

1. Familiarity with git basics will be useful.
2. Laptop with Linux installation.

Workshop outline 🗂️

About the instructor 👨 🏫

Shivam is a Linux enthusiast and Linux kernel contributor. He works at Nvidia.

Who should attend this workshop 👨 💻

• Open source contributors
• Linux Enthusiasts
• Companies who hire open source maintainers
• System-level programmers
• Embedded systems engineers
• System-level Android developers

How will participants benefit from the workshop 🎓

At the end of the workshop, participants will understand:

1. Structured contribution process: how to contribute to the Linux kernel in a well-defined manner, including identifying the area of change, adhering to coding standards, creating patches, and submitting them to the appropriate maintainers for review.
2. Challenges for new contributors: how newcomers can identify “good first issues” for contributing to the Linux kernel, and kickstart their journey in kernel development.

Overall, this workshop intends to grow potential contributions and contributors to the Linux kernel by guiding new contributors and helping them find starting points.

How to Register

This workshop is free to attend for Rootconf members or Rootconf ticket buyers.

This workshop is open to 35 participants only. Seats will be available on first-come-first-serve basis. RSVP to secure a seat. 🎟️

Contact information ☎️

For inquiries about the workshop, contact +91-7676332020 or write to info@hasgeek.com