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io_uring is faster than mmap
Sourcing data directly from disk IS faster than caching in memory. I brought receipts. Because hardware got wider but not faster, the old methods don't get you there. You need new tools to use what is scaling and avoid what isn't.
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Systems & PerformanceSoftware Engineering2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | io_uring is faster than mmap by ghuntley | 284 | 140 |
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Linked from 3 Hacker News comments by 3 different people, from Sep 2025 to Mar 2026.
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- nickelpro · Mar 3, 2026
- qouteall · Sep 7, 2025
- jared_hulbert · Sep 4, 2025
