Memory

0+0 > 0: C++ thread-local storage performance

An in-depth analysis of thread-local storage (TLS) performance in C++, examining how different implementations and contexts affect access speed. Core findings show that TLS access is fastest in executables without constructors, while shared libraries and constructors significantly degrade performance due to complex initialization and addressing mechanisms.

A Decade Later, A Decade Lost

A deeply personal reflection marks the 10-year anniversary of the author's daughter Rebecca's death at age six, exploring the weight of lost possibilities and ongoing parental grief. The narrative touches on visiting her grave and a final remembrance at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple before its closure.