Jemalloc
a year ago
- #FreeBSD
- #memory-allocation
- #performance
- jemalloc is a general purpose malloc(3) implementation.
- It emphasizes fragmentation avoidance and scalable concurrency support.
- First used as the FreeBSD libc allocator in 2005.
- Includes developer support features like heap profiling and monitoring/tuning hooks.
- Modern releases are integrated back into FreeBSD.
- Ongoing development aims to make jemalloc one of the best allocators for demanding applications.
- The COPYING file contains copyright and licensing information.
- The INSTALL file provides configuration, build, and installation instructions.
- The ChangeLog file summarizes changes for each release.
- URL: https://jemalloc.net/