Looking for Guidance in Linux Kernel Development

[Vedanta M S]

Hey guys,

I am Vedanta, I am new to Linux kernel development. I want to become really good at it. Although I have been trying to learn from here and there, I am not sure how to get a good hold of it.

It would be great if someone could guide me occasionally and help me understand the bigger picture of this journey.

I’m mainly looking for:

• A roadmap for learning Linux kernel development

• Important concepts I should focus on

• Questions I should ask myself while learning

• Ways to practice kernel development effectively

Thanks in advance for any replies or guidance!

[Vinod Koul]

Hello Vedanta,

On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM Vedanta M S <vedant...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I am Vedanta, I am new to Linux kernel development. I want to become really good at it. Although I have been trying to learn from here and there, I am not sure how to get a good hold of it.
>
> It would be great if someone could guide me occasionally and help me understand the bigger picture of this journey.
>
> I’m mainly looking for:

I would by start installing Linux on a laptop or device that you may
have. Follow thru examples in LDD3 book (it is available online)

Subscribe to a few mailing list, look at how people discuss issues and code.

Also if you have an old phone lying around, check the postmarket os
community, which is mostly cool kids/students like you.
You can participate in the discussion, port it to your old device
lying around and learn a lot while doing it

Learning by doing works best for me, so that would my advise

>
> A roadmap for learning Linux kernel development
>
> Important concepts I should focus on
>
> Questions I should ask myself while learning
>
> Ways to practice kernel development effectively
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies or guidance!
>

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[Vedanta M S]

Hey Vinod,
Yes I'll look into LDD3 book and Postmarket OS looks interesting will try that out too. Thank you!