The `get_section_by_name` method of the `ELFFile` class in the python elftools library is used to retrieve a specific section from an ELF file. An ELF file is a common format used for executable files, shared libraries, and object files in Unix-like operating systems.
This method takes the name of the section as a parameter and returns the corresponding section object if it exists in the ELF file. The section object contains information about the section's attributes, such as its type, size, and memory address.
By using `get_section_by_name`, developers can programmatically access and analyze specific sections within an ELF file, which can be useful for various purposes like debugging, reverse engineering, or analyzing the inner workings of an executable or library file.
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