Lecture 18: IPC Mechanism in Linux | Named Pipe (FIFO) Explained with Example
In this lecture, we explore the IPC Mechanism – Named Pipe (FIFO) in Linux as part of our Linux System Programming / Embedded Linux series.
Named Pipes (FIFO) are an important Inter Process Communication (IPC) method that allows communication between unrelated processes. In this session, you will learn how Named Pipes work in Linux, how they differ from Unnamed Pipes, and how to implement them using C programming.
📚 Topics Covered in This Lecture:
What is Inter Process Communication (IPC)
Introduction to Named Pipe (FIFO)
Difference between Pipe and FIFO
Creating Named Pipes using mkfifo
Reading and Writing through FIFO
Practical C Programming Example
Real-world usage of Named Pipes
This lecture is useful for students learning Linux System Programming, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems, and C Programming.
🎓 Perfect for:
Embedded Systems Engineers
Linux Developers
C Programming Learners
Computer Science Students
📌 Lecture: 18
📌 Topic: IPC Mechanism – Named Pipe (FIFO)
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