Understanding eBPF and XDP in Networking

This chapter explores the workings of eBPF as a bytecode language within the Linux kernel, detailing its efficiency and programmability for handling events like network transmissions. It emphasizes the integration of XDP for enhancing network performance through efficient packet processing, especially in scenarios like DDoS mitigation. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges of programming eBPF and the tools available that simplify its application in various networking tasks.