“ZLinq”, a Zero-Allocation LINQ Library for .NET
Hacker NewsTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:29:12 PM
A new library called "ZLinq" promises to bring the power of LINQ (a popular .NET feature for querying data) without the performance overhead of memory allocations. It's designed for high-performance scenarios where every bit of efficiency counts, like game development or low-latency systems. The Hacker News discussion highlights both excitement from devs who’ve struggled with LINQ’s allocations and skepticism about whether the trade-offs are worth it for most use cases.
What This Means: For .NET developers, LINQ is a beloved but sometimes costly tool—it makes code cleaner but can bog down performance with hidden memory allocations. ZLinq could be a game-changer for apps where speed is critical, though it might not replace everyday LINQ for simpler projects. It’s part of a bigger trend: developers are sweating the small stuff (like micro-optimizations) as software pushes into more demanding realms.
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