safety checks

Dynamic Pointers in Linux eBPF

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Dynamic Pointers in Linux eBPF

Dynamic Pointers in Linux eBPF Dynamic Pointers (Dynptrs) The term “dynptr” (dynamic pointer) is a concept within the Linux eBPF verifier. It is a pointer that carries additional metadata, allowing certain safety checks to be performed at runtime. This mechanism is particularly useful when it is difficult to statically prove the safety of operations. For … Read more

Is Rust Faster Than C?

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Is Rust Faster Than C?

Recently, someone on Reddit asked: Under the same conditions, what method would allow Rust to achieve better performance than C? I think this is a great and interesting question! It is actually quite difficult to answer because it ultimately depends on the specific meaning of “the same conditions”. I believe this also makes comparisons between … Read more