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Performance·Advanced·Conceptual·1 min read

What is a SharedArrayBuffer used for?

Short interview answer

It enables shared memory with Atomics between agents under required security isolation. It adds concurrency hazards and should be reserved for workloads that justify complexity.

Key takeaway

Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.

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