Deep Dive on How Static Files Are Served With HTTP - Kernel, Sockets, File System, Memory, Zero Copy

Dive deep into the intricacies of serving static files with HTTP in this comprehensive 27-minute video. Explore the entire process, from kernel operations and socket management to file system interactions, memory usage, and zero-copy techniques. Begin with an overview of the topic before delving into request handling and the receive queue. Examine the complexities of reading files from disk, followed by an in-depth look at response generation and the send queue. Conclude with a detailed explanation of sending the response to the client, gaining valuable insights into backend performance optimization and efficient web server operations.

Intro
Overview
Request handling and Receive Queue
Reading file from disk
Response and the Send Queue
Sending Response to the Client