Supercharge Your Node.js Apps: Zero-Copy I/O Secrets for Blazing Performance
Zero-copy I/O in Node.js boosts app performance by directly transferring data between file descriptors or network sockets without unnecessary copying. It's particularly effective for handling large data volumes. Techniques include using Buffer API, streams, and custom Transform streams. Real-world applications include high-throughput file servers, real-time data pipelines, and efficient proxies.
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