Daily Term: Microkernel Architecture

Microkernel Architecture

Microkernel Architecture separates a system’s core functionality (the microkernel) from extended features, which are implemented as plug-ins. For example, an operating system might have a microkernel for basic tasks (e.g., memory management) and plug-ins for drivers. This architecture promotes modularity and flexibility, allowing easy extension, but it can introduce performance overhead due to communication between the kernel and plug-ins.

Date: 2025-11-23