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# [Understanding atomic\_t vs refcount\_t in the Linux Kernel](https://devnation.joshisfitness.com/understanding-atomic-t-vs-refcount-t-in-the-linux-kernel?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn the difference between atomic\_t and refcount\_t, including atomic counters, reference counting, object lifetime, and kernel concurrency.

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