Large Folios Adoption in shmem/tmpfs - Regression Tracking and Performance Testing

Explore the adoption of large folios in shmem/tmpfs, delve into regression tracking methods, and examine performance testing techniques in this 40-minute conference talk by Daniel Gomez. Gain insights into the implementation challenges, optimization strategies, and potential benefits of using large folios in shared memory and temporary file systems within the Linux kernel. Learn about the tools and methodologies employed for identifying and addressing regressions, as well as the performance metrics and benchmarking approaches used to evaluate the impact of these changes on system efficiency and resource utilization.