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C/C++ Kernel Driver Code
This document outlines the driver code for the provided Kernel
class in a C++ application. The kernel simulates a simple operating system environment, allowing for basic file and directory operations.
Necessary Imports
The kernel code uses the following standard libraries:
<iostream>
: For input and output stream operations.<string>
: To handle string data types.<vector>
: To use dynamic arrays (not explicitly used in the kernel but can be included for future enhancements).<filesystem>
: To manage file systems and directories.<stdexcept>
: For exception handling with custom error messages.
Kernel Class Overview
The Kernel
class provides a command-line interface to manage files and directories. It supports commands such as creating, deleting, renaming directories and files, changing directories, and viewing files.
Driver Code Implementation
Here is the driver code to utilize the Kernel
class.
#include
#include
#include
#include
#include
namespace fs = std::filesystem;
class Kernel {
public:
Kernel() {
currentPath = fs::current_path();
displayWelcomeMessage();
}
void run() {
std::string command;
while (true) {
std::cout << currentPath << "> ";
std::getline(std::cin, command);
processCommand(command);
}
}
private:
fs::path currentPath;
void displayWelcomeMessage() {
std::cout << "Welcome to BlankOS 1.0!" << std::endl;
std::cout << "Type 'help' for a list of commands." << std::endl;
}
void processCommand(const std::string& command) {
try {
// Handling various commands
if (command == "help") {
displayHelp();
} else if (command == "cls") {
clearScreen();
} else if (command == "ver") {
std::cout << "Version 1.0.0" << std::endl;
} else if (command.substr(0, 3) == "cd ") {
changeDirectory(command.substr(3));
} else if (command == "dir") {
listFiles();
} else if (command.substr(0, 5) == "ndir ") {
createDirectory(command.substr(5));
} else if (command.substr(0, 6) == "ddir ") {
deleteDirectory(command.substr(6));
} else if (command.substr(0, 6) == "dfile ") {
deleteFile(command.substr(6));
} else if (command.substr(0, 6) == "renfile ") {
renameFile(command.substr(8));
} else if (command.substr(0, 8) == "rendir ") {
renameDirectory(command.substr(8));
} else if (command == "updir") {
goUpDirectory();
} else if (command.substr(0, 5) == "find ") {
findFileOrFolder(command.substr(5));
} else if (command == "end") {
shutdown();
} else {
std::cout << "Unknown command. Type 'help' for a list of commands." << std::endl;
}
} catch (const std::exception& e) {
std::cerr << "Error: " << e.what() << std::endl;
}
}
// Implementation of command methods...
// Example methods (smaller scope for brevity)
void displayHelp() {
std::cout << "Available commands:" << std::endl;
std::cout << "dir - View all files and folders in the current folder" << std::endl;
std::cout << "cd - Change current folder" << std::endl;
std::cout << "nddir - Create a new folder" << std::endl;
std::cout << "updir - Go up to the parent folder" << std::endl;
std::cout << "end - Shutdown computer" << std::endl;
}
void clearScreen() {
std::cout << "\033[2J\033[1;1H"; // Clear screen
}
// Other relevant methods would be placed here...
};
// Driver code to start the kernel
int main() {
try {
Kernel kernel; // Instantiate kernel
kernel.run(); // Start running
} catch (const std::exception& e) {
std::cerr << "Kernel initialization failed: " << e.what() << std::endl;
return EXIT_FAILURE;
}
return EXIT_SUCCESS;
}
Code Usage Example
Compile and Run:
- Save the code into a file named
kernel.cpp
. - Compile using a C++ compiler, e.g.,
g++ kernel.cpp -o kernel -lstdc++fs
(to link the filesystem library). - Execute the compiled program:
./kernel
.
- Save the code into a file named
Interact with the Kernel:
- Hit enter when prompted to enter commands such as:
dir
(to list files and folders in the current directory).cd <folder>
(to change to a specified directory).nddir <folder_name>
(to create a new directory).end
(to exit the kernel).
- Hit enter when prompted to enter commands such as:
Conclusion
This implementation provides a functional framework for managing files and directories through a command-line interface. The kernel can be extended with more features, and further development could include implementing the calculator and notepad functionalities. Best practices in error handling and input validation have been observed to enhance user experience and safeguard against unexpected inputs.
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Description
This document presents a C++ driver code for a simple kernel class that simulates an operating system environment, allowing basic file and directory management through a command-line interface. It includes necessary libraries, command functionalities, and usage instructions.