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How to Compose a Raw Device Number from the Major and Minor Device Numbers?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 17-Jul-2023 14:40:46

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In identifying and interacting with hardware devices, device numbers have a significant role in the domain of low-level systems programming. Every device or peripheral that is connected to a computer system is given or assigned a unique pair of numbers called the major and minor device numbers. You have to comprehend how to compose a raw device number from these components and this is essential when interacting with device drivers or working with devices at a low level. In this article, we will set out on a journey to explore the procedure of composing a raw device number in Python. ... Read More

What is Java API and what is its use?

mkotla
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:20

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The full form of API is Application Programming Interface. It is a document which gives you the list of all the packages, classes, and interfaces, along with their fields and methods.Using these API’s, the programmer can know how to use the methods, fields, classes, interfaces provided by Java libraries.

What is the difference between static classes and non-static inner classes in Java?

seetha
Updated on 16-Jun-2020 09:10:13

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Following are the notable differences between inner classes and static inner classes.Accessing the members of the outer classThe static inner class can access the static members of the outer class directly. But, to access the instance members of the outer class you need to instantiate the outer class.Examplepublic class Outer {    int num = 234;    static int data = 300;    public static class Inner{       public static void main(String args[]){          Outer obj = new Outer();          System.out.println(obj.num);          System.out.println(data);       }    } ... Read More

How to get the device major number from a raw device number using Python?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 20-Jul-2023 13:00:25

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Have you ever anytime wondered how the complex world of low-level system programming deals with the issue of device identification in Python? One essential item of data is the device major number; this plays a crucial role in identifying different devices in a system. In this article, we will set out on a journey to demystify the process of extracting the device major number from a raw device number using the power of Python. By the end of this article, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to navigate the realm of device identification with confidence. Understanding Device Major Numbers Before ... Read More

How to create softlink of a file using Python?

SaiKrishna Tavva
Updated on 27-Feb-2025 16:38:09

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Creating symbolic links (or soft links) in Python can be done using the OS module. A symbolic link is a special type of file that points to another file or directory, allowing you to access it under a different pathname. This can be useful for various reasons, such as creating shortcuts or managing different versions of files. The following methods provide different ways to create symbolic links. Using os.symlink() Function Using pathlib.Path.symlink_to() Function Using Command Line with subprocess Module Using 'os.symlink()' Function The most straightforward way to ... Read More

What is meant by Java being a dynamic language?

Giri Raju
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:20

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Java is considered to be more dynamic than C or C++ since it is designed to adapt to an evolving environment. Java programs can carry an extensive amount of run-time information that can be used to verify and resolve accesses to objects at run-time.

How to create hardlink of a file using Python?

SaiKrishna Tavva
Updated on 05-Mar-2025 17:38:54

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Hard links in Python can be created using several methods. Hard links allow you to create multiple names for the same file on the filesystem, meaning changes made to one will reflect in the other. Below are three methods to create hard links. Using os.link() Using os.system() with Shell Command Using subprocess.run() Using 'os.link()' Method The most straightforward way to create a hard link in Python is by using the os.link() method, which is built into the OS module. This method takes two arguments: the source file (`src`) ... Read More

What is meant by Java being an architecture neutral language?

Sreemaha
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:20

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Unlike many other programming languages including C and C++, when Java is compiled, it is not compiled into platform specific machine, rather into platform-independent byte code. This byte code is distributed over the web and interpreted by the Virtual Machine (JVM) on whichever platform it is being run on. Thus when you write a piece of Java code in a particular platform and generated an executable code .class file. You can execute/run this .class file on any system the only condition is that the target system should have JVM (JRE) installed in it. In short, Java compiler generates an architecture-neutral ... Read More

What are the platforms that support Java programming language?

varma
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:20

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Java runs on operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and the various versions of UNIX/Linux like HP-Unix, Sun Solaris, Redhat Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.

How many packages and classes are there in Java Standard Edition 8?

usharani
Updated on 18-Feb-2020 10:48:17

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Java Standard Edition provides 14 packages namely –applet − This package provides classes and methods to create and communicate with the applets.awt− This package provides classes and methods to create user interfaces.beans− This package contains classes and methods to develop components based on java beans. io− This package contains classes and methods to read and write data standard input and output devices, streams and files.lang− This package contains the fundamental classes, methods, and, interfaces of Java language.math− This package contains classes and methods which helps you to perform arithmetic operations using the Java language.net− This package provides classes to implement networking ... Read More

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