Microsoft Research Releases Bf-Tree: A Modern Read-Write-Optimized Concurrent Range Index in Rust
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Summary
Bf-Tree is a modern read-write-optimized concurrent larger-than-memory range index developed by Microsoft Research in Rust. The article provides technical documentation for the Bf-Tree project, including design details, user guide with Rust crate installation instructions, example usage, and developer guide for building on Linux and Windows. It includes links to research papers and design documentation, and encourages contributions through PRs and design discussions.
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· 4 pulledBf-Tree is a modern read-write-optimized concurrent larger-than-memory range index in Rust from MSR.
Bf-Tree is written in Rust, and is available as a Rust crate.
PRs are accepted and preferred over feature requests. Feel free to reach out if you have any design questions.
Bf-Tree supports Linux, Windows
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