Illustration of overlapping threads and memory epochs.

The Thread Safety Tradeoffs of Epoch Based Reclamation

A deep dive into epoch based reclamation, its thread‑safety model, performance trade‑offs, and how it stacks up against alternative reclamation schemes.

May 17, 2026 · 9 min · 1832 words · martinuke0
Illustration of abstract effect bubbles flowing into a handler container.

Decoupling Program Logic with Algebraic Effects and Handlers

Algebraic effects and handlers provide a principled way to decouple program logic from effectful operations, improving modularity and testability.

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1471 words · martinuke0
Diagram of a Linux cgroup hierarchy with v2 unified tree.

Why Cgroups V2 Redefined Modern Linux Resource Isolation

Cgroups v2 unifies the control hierarchy, introduces granular I/O and memory throttling, and simplifies container orchestration, making Linux resource isolation more predictable and efficient.

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1452 words · martinuke0
Illustration of a low-level lock mechanism in code.

Building Userland Mutexes with the Futex System Call

A deep dive into constructing efficient mutexes in user space with futex, complete with code examples and best practices.

May 17, 2026 · 10 min · 2003 words · martinuke0
Illustration of two hash tables with overlapping keys being shuffled.

Tracing the Limits of Cuckoo Hashing Eviction Chains

We dissect the mechanics of cuckoo hashing, derive worst‑case chain length bounds, and present engineering tricks that prevent long eviction cascades.

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1373 words · martinuke0
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