mozilla / mozilla/grcov

Investigate tcmalloc-better instead of tcmalloc

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Description

We should measure the impact on performance and memory.

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Research direction

The issue does not mention any files, tests, benchmarks, or entry points. Start by locating where tcmalloc is configured and how performance and memory are measured; done means a documented comparison with tcmalloc-better and a clear recommendation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
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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