LinearTapeFileSystem / LinearTapeFileSystem/ltfs

io_uring support

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enhancement help wanted
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C
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Description

Is it possible that LTFS can support io_uring? So that LTFS can support Linux native async IO, would get a performance benefit.

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Research direction

Start by tracing LTFS's existing I/O path and reviewing the Linux io_uring interface. Determine which asynchronous operations would need support and how a performance benefit could be measured. Done means an agreed implementation scope, working io_uring support, and benchmark evidence.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, linux
Domain
operating-systems, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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