This repository is the GNU C Library (glibc), the core C runtime library for Linux and GNU/Hurd systems. In production, it provides the standard C and POSIX APIs (libc, libm, libpthread, libdl, librt) and the dynamic linker/loader (ld-linux). The architecture is a collection of shared and static libraries, built via a highly modular sysdeps overlay system that allows per-architecture, per-OS, and per-ABI specialization. Key entry points include standard functions like printf, malloc, pthread_create, dlopen, and math functions. External dependencies are limited to kernel system calls and hardware-specific instructions. The codebase is exceptionally well-engineered with decades of refinement, featuring sophisticated symbol versioning, compatibility layers, and a massive test suite. It is actively maintained by the GNU project and remains the foundational C library for most Linux distributions.
min-dl is a minimal ELF dynamic linker implementation that loads shared libraries, performs relocations, resolves symbols, and runs init/fini constructors without depending on glibc's ld-linux runtime. The codebase provides a clean API (lib-support.h) for loading ELF objects, symbol lookup, PLT resolution, and constructor/destructor execution. It supports multiple architectures (x86_64, ARM, AArch64, RISC-V) through architecture-specific headers and includes a comprehensive test suite validating functionality across platforms. The implementation demonstrates strong engineering practices in ELF parsing, memory management, error handling, and cross-platform support.