Introduction

Introduction

[Samiksha Palav]

Hi everyone,

I’m Samiksha (a.k.a. Shdwcodr), an undergrad BCA student from India
with a relentless drive to get deep into the Linux kernel. I've
recently begun my journey contributing to the kernel, focusing on
staging drivers, learning the kernel development workflow, and
understanding the culture of patch submission and review.

Over the past few days, I’ve:
- Set up a local kernel build and testing workflow.
- Sent out my first real patch (not a dummy), with more lined up.
- Subscribed to key mailing lists and joined IRC channels to stay in the loop.
- Started tracking patch feedback and diving into
`scripts/checkpatch.pl`, git send-email, and the entire mailing
list-based workflow.

My short-term goal is to get multiple patches accepted into staging by
early 2025, and long-term I’m aiming for the **LFX Kernel Mentorship
Program in 2026**.

I’ll be lurking, learning, and asking questions when stuck. Thanks in
advance to everyone who shares knowledge and guidance — it means a lot
to newcomers like me.

Looking forward to learning from you all and giving back as I grow.

Cheers,
Samiksha (Shdwcodr)