Xiaokun's Architecture Exploration Notes

Mar 18, 2020 · Backend Development

Mastering epoll: Deep Dive into Linux I/O Multiplexing

This article thoroughly examines Linux's epoll mechanism, detailing its SLAB memory management, middle‑layer design, edge and level triggering, comparison with select/poll, and related advanced polling technologies such as /dev/poll and kqueue, while also discussing C10K/C10M challenges and practical solutions.