🖥️ Operating System Algorithms

A comprehensive collection of Operating System algorithms and concepts implemented in C. This repository is designed to help students understand OS internals through practical, runnable examples.

📚 About

This repository contains implementations of important Operating System concepts in C, created primarily for:

• Understanding system programming concepts
• Bridging the gap between theory and practical implementation
• Lab practice and exam preparation

All programs are written in a simple, structured way to make OS concepts accessible and experiment-friendly.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Linux-based operating system (Debian/Ubuntu recommended)
• GCC compiler
• Basic knowledge of C programming

Compilation

For regular C programs:

gcc filename.c -o output
./output

For programs with threads:

gcc filename.c -o output -lpthread
./output

For programs using math library:

gcc filename.c -o output -lm
./output

Directory Structure

os-lab-algorithms/
├── process-management/
├── ipc/
├── threads/
├── synchronization/
├── classical-problems/
├── memory-management/
└── README.md

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Whether you're fixing bugs, improving documentation, or adding new examples, your help makes this resource better for everyone.

Ways to Contribute

• ✨ Add new OS program examples
• 📝 Improve code comments and documentation
• 🐛 Fix bugs or optimize existing implementations
• 🔧 Add better synchronization solutions
• 📚 Enhance explanations and theory links

Contribution Process

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/os-lab-algorithms.git

3. Create a new branch:

git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make your changes
5. Commit with clear messages:

git commit -m "Add: Brief description of your changes"

6. Push to your fork:

git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Open a Pull Request

Guidelines

• Maintain consistent folder structure
• Write clean, readable code with comments
• Include brief explanations for complex logic
• Avoid uploading compiled binaries
• Test your code before submitting

⭐ Why This Repo?

Operating Systems can feel theoretical sometimes. This repository bridges that gap by providing:

• Working examples you can run and modify
• Practical demonstrations of theoretical concepts
• A foundation for building more complex OS projects

If you find this helpful, consider starring the repository ⭐ and sharing it with fellow learners!

📝 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Happy Learning! 🚀