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sendfile() Promises Zero-Copy. Which Copies Does It Actually Remove?

sendfile() is marketed as zero-copy, but data still moves. See which two CPU copies the read()+write() path really …

Aug 19, 2026 · 8 min read
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Why Fewer Syscalls Don't Make io_uring Faster Than epoll

io_uring can reduce system calls without improving throughput or tail latency. Compare its completion model, batching, …

Jul 28, 2026 · 8 min read
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