An intro to DPDK for mortals
DPDK can be a bit intimidating even if this is not your first time writing C network code. In this (rather long) post, I aim to offer a step by step introduction to DPDK; from understanding its usefulness, to setting up the environment and up to finally writing a small program that uses the library. Take your time with the links, the steps and the commands; don’t overwhelm yourself. See you on the other side!