Implementing a Custom Memory Pool in Zig
Zig's allocator system gives developers the power to create custom memory strategies tailored to specific use cases. One powerful technique is the memory pool, which can dramatically reduce allocation overhead for frequently reused objects. In this guide, we’ll walk through building a fixed-size memory pool in Zig — ideal for managing short-lived or repeated allocations without relying on the heap each time. Step 1: What Is a Memory Pool? A memory pool is a block of pre-allocated memory that you carve up manually. It's great for:
Zig's allocator system gives developers the power to create custom memory strategies tailored to specific use cases. One powerful technique is the memory pool, which can dramatically reduce allocation overhead for frequently reused objects.
In this guide, we’ll walk through building a fixed-size memory pool in Zig — ideal for managing short-lived or repeated allocations without relying on the heap each time.
Step 1: What Is a Memory Pool?
A memory pool is a block of pre-allocated memory that you carve up manually. It's great for: