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RipGrep musl binaries occasionally segfault during very-large searches
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x86_64-unknown-linux-musl binaries of ripgrep version 15.2.0 occasionally experience segmentation faults during very-large searches. The binaries are compiled with features including PCRE2 and SIMD support for various instruction sets.
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- Praise: Some commenters are impressed with the detailed sleuthing behind the bug analysis, even if they find the explanations convoluted — it shows dedication to understanding complex issues.
- Praise: The mention of switching to mimalloc improving performance by 20x resonates with developers seeking efficiency in multithreaded applications.
- Concern: Reading an AI-generated bug report is a frustrating experience — it feels like it lacks the human touch needed for clarity.
- Concern: There's a clear sentiment that ripgrep's reliance on musl's default allocator is a major bottleneck, especially for applications that need speed.
- Concern: Commenters highlight that running ripgrep on HPC clusters can lead to disastrous performance, stressing the need for workflow redesigns.