java-native-access / java-native-access/jna

Using rpmalloc instead of malloc

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Description

rpmalloc is a more efficient alternative to malloc. See https://github.com/rampantpixels/rpmalloc for more information.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the rpmalloc project linked in the issue and then inspect JNA's native allocation paths to determine where malloc is used. The issue does not name files, platforms, tests, or acceptance criteria, so the replacement scope and definition of done need maintainer clarification before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, java
Domain
devtools, 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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