How the Linux kernel’s KFIFO achieves a wait-free, lock-free FIFO with a single atomic variable. We walk through the ringbuffer math, the memory-ordering subtlety that makes it correct on weakly ordered CPUs, and what you can borrow for your own high-throughput pipelines.
A deep dive into hidden memory hazards in lock‑free structures, with examples, diagnostics, and mitigation techniques for reliable concurrent code.
A deep dive into epoch‑based reclamation, showing why it solves the stalled pointer issue and how to apply it safely in high‑performance concurrent code.
A deep dive into lockless circular buffer design, showing how atomic primitives, memory fences, and careful indexing keep multiple producers and consumers safe without locks.
A deep dive into lock‑free priority queues, explaining the compare‑and‑swap technique, data‑structure choices, correctness proofs, and real‑world benchmarks.