reading linux kernel source code

Question

Is there a tool that helps in reading the linux kernel source code? I'm using linux most of time but is there a tool that makes it easier to navigate through the functions of the kernel? Perhaps something like a debugger but it meant only for jumping to functions through the kernel?

Answer 1

You could try some source navigator , or use ctags (or etags with emacs ), or cscope etc...

You could consider also coccinelle .

You could extend the GCC compiler, eg using MELT , to suit your needs.

Most importantly, read some good books and tutorials about the kernel internals. Ask also on kernelnewbies.org