Tech Over Tea Linux Kernel Scheduler Developer | David Vernet
Mar 8, 2024
The podcast features a Linux kernel scheduler developer discussing topics such as optimizing CPU scheduling, implementing SkedX with BPF programs, load balancing in kernel space, standardizing BPF, decision-making on BPF instruction grouping, work conservation with shared run queues, challenges in Linux desktop environments, kernel maintenance intricacies, exploring Skedex, and streaming kernel development on Twitch.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Optimizing CPU Scheduling for Enhanced Performance
03:29 • 18min
SkedX: A Pluggable Scheduling Framework with BPF Programs
21:28 • 8min
Understanding Load Balancing and System Optimization in Kernel Space
29:32 • 14min
Standardizing BPF with GPLv2 License Implications
43:06 • 9min
Decision-making on BPF instruction grouping and following RISC-V standard
52:33 • 1min
Optimizing Work Conservation with Shared Run Queues
53:52 • 6min
Navigating Challenges in Linux Desktop Environments
01:00:06 • 22min
Navigating the Complexities of Kernel Maintenance
01:21:42 • 20min
Exploring Skedex in the Linux Kernel Scheduler
01:41:51 • 10sec
Streaming Kernel Development on Twitch
01:42:01 • 9min
Guest Promotion and Technical Difficulties
01:50:52 • 4min