1. Introduction

Welcome to the getting started guide for the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) covering Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows. DPDK is a set of libraries and drivers that accelerate packet processing and allow the user to create high-performance networking applications.

The guide is structured to provide basic step-by-step instructions with OS-specific instructions included only where necessary for each operating system. By the end of this guide, you should have a solid understanding of how to implement and use DPDK in your networking projects, regardless of the operating system you are using.