Learn QNX-NEUTRINO-RTOS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Understand RTOS concepts and real-time scheduling
Learn QNX microkernel architecture
Develop basic POSIX-compliant applications
Learn message-passing and IPC mechanisms
Develop drivers and server processes
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: QNX installation and Hello World applications
Week 2: Multi-threading and IPC
Week 3: Device drivers and resource managers
Week 4: Real-time scheduling and profiling
Week 5: Fault-tolerance, networking, and system integration
Interview Questions
Explain QNX microkernel architecture.
How does message passing work in QNX?
What are resource managers?
How do you ensure deterministic scheduling?
Describe fault tolerance mechanisms in QNX.
Cheat Sheet
pid_t -> process ID
pthread_create() -> create POSIX thread
MsgSend / MsgReceive -> message passing
IOConnect / IODispatch -> resource manager
slogf() -> system logging
Books
QNX Neutrino RTOS: The Definitive Guide
Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems
Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
POSIX Programming for QNX Neutrino
QNX Device Driver Development Handbook
Tutorials
QNX SDP installation and setup
Photon microGUI tutorials
POSIX threading and IPC in QNX
Device driver development guides
Real-time scheduling and profiling examples
Official Docs
https://www.qnx.com/developers/docs/
https://www.blackberry.com/qnx
Community Links
QNX Developer Community
BlackBerry QNX forums
Stack Overflow embedded QNX
LinkedIn QNX user groups
Industry-specific embedded working groups
Community Support
QNX Developer Community
BlackBerry QNX forums
Stack Overflow embedded sections
LinkedIn QNX groups
Industry-specific working groups