Mastering io_uring vs epoll: A Deep Dive into Linux Async I/O Architectures
Compare Linux’s two dominant async I/O architectures, io_uring and epoll, with kernel internals, real benchmarks, and patterns drawn from production systems.
Systems-Programming
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.
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.
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.
How Epoch-Based Reclamation Avoids the Stalled Pointer Problem
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.