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How to allocate memory
Many programmers use malloc() and free() and pay no more mind to "allocating memory", but I often find 2-20× speed improvements by rethinking memory usage, so it is something I usually want to examine when joining a distressed project.
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Software EngineeringSystems & Performance2016
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2016 | How to allocate memory by ksherlock | 156 | 45 |
| Jan 12, 2020 | How to Allocate Memory (2016) by tosh | 104 | 44 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | How to Allocate Memory by tosh | 73 | 5 |
