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Build-A-Barging Lock - kprotty

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kprotty explains the design, implementation, and performance characteristics of an adaptive barging lock in Zig.

From Zig SHOWTIME #8 zig.show Title Talk Interview Resources: github.com/kprotty/zig-adaptive-lock/tree/showtime lwn.net/Articles/590243/ cse.wustl.edu/~angelee/archive/cse539/spr15/lectures/locks.p… golang.org/src/runtime/lock_futex.go webkit.org/blog/6161/locking-in-webkit/ github.com/Amanieu/parking_lot/blob/master/core/src/word_loc… travisdowns.github.io/blog/2020/07/06/concurrency-costs.html 1024cores.net/home/lock-free-algorithms/tricks/spinning realworldtech.com/forum/?threadid=189711&curpostid=189752

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…d to announce our newest Zig team member, kprotty. If you've interacted with him, you know that he has an insatiable appetite for concurrency-related performance, based on a deep understanding that only comes from dedication and experimentation. Check out his related Showtime talks: 1 Build Build-A-Barging Lock 2 Schedulers and Stuff 1: link to this video 2: link to this video kprotty's contributions to the Zig standard library are core to the success of the project. In addition, kprotty has proven to be a steadfast community leader, setting an example for how to treat others with kindness and respect. I look forward to working with kprotty as we continue to push Zig toward 1.0.0 and beyond. Andr…
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