So You Want to Torture RCU?

Offered By: linux.conf.au via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

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Explore the intricacies of torturing RCU (Read-Copy-Update) synchronization primitives in this 30-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2022. Dive into the rcutorture test suite, learning how to uncover potential bugs in kernel components. Discover the clever techniques employed to conduct short tests on modest systems while ensuring RCU's robustness across billions of devices. Gain insights into the talk's structure, covering introduction, functionality, tricks, bugs, installed base, and natural selection aspects of RCU testing.

Syllabus

Intro
How it works
Tricks
Bugs
Installed Base
Natural Selection

Taught by

linux.conf.au

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