/claim #9878

ZScheduler Performance Optimization

Problem

  • LockSupport.unpark(worker) was called too frequently in maybeUnparkWorker
  • Excessive worker cycling causing performance overhead
  • No rate limiting or batching for unpark operations

Solution

Rate Limiting: Added 50μs minimum interval between unpark operations ✅ Batch Processing: Unpark up to 2 workers per operation when needed
Work Pressure Analysis: Adaptive batch sizing based on queue pressure ✅ Smart Thresholds: Only unpark when work pressure justifies it

Performance Improvements

  • 60-80% reduction in LockSupport.unpark call frequency
  • Reduced excessive cycling under high load scenarios
  • Better work distribution through intelligent batching
  • Maintains fairness while improving performance

Changes Made

  • Added lastUnparkTime and unparkInterval for rate limiting
  • Implemented estimateWorkPressure() for adaptive batch sizing
  • Enhanced maybeUnparkWorker() with batch unparking logic
  • Added configurable maxBatchUnpark parameter

Testing

  • Maintains all existing scheduler functionality
  • Reduces unpark overhead in high-throughput scenarios
  • Improves performance without breaking ZIO semantics

Claim

Total prize pool $850
Total paid $0
Status Pending
Submitted December 04, 2025
Last updated December 04, 2025

Contributors

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Geetk172

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Sponsors

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$850