DevOps in Linux — fork() System Call

<h1>How to Create a New Process?</h1> The system call for creating a process is called “fork”. Why would starting a new process be called “fork”? In Linux, to create a new process, an existing “parent process” must invoke the <code>fork()</code> system call (<a href="https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/kernel/fork.c" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">https://github.com/torvalds/linux/blob/master/kernel/fork.c</a>), resulting in a new "child process". Think of it like executing a project based on a well-laid-out plan. Suppose you are midway through carrying out this project when you receive instructions to kick off a new one. How should you proceed? Running a project involves multiple complexities and necessitates contributions from various departments within an organization. For example, you’d need the project management department to set up Jira and Wiki platforms, and a facilities team to allocate meeting spaces, among other tasks. <a href="https://tonylixu.medium.com/devops-in-linux-fork-system-call-e3bbbd6cf5a9">Learn More</a>