re2 2.27.0: concurrent matching without the GVL
Briefly

"The new version of Ruby bindings to RE2 releases the Ruby Global VM Lock when performing matches, resulting in a near-linear speed-up in multi-threaded environments."
"This update provides a fast, safe, and thread-friendly alternative to backtracking regular expression engines, enhancing performance significantly."
"A toy benchmark included in the release notes demonstrates the performance improvements achieved with the new Ruby RE2 version."
The latest version of Ruby bindings to RE2 offers significant improvements by releasing the Ruby Global VM Lock during matches. This enhancement allows for near-linear speed increases when using the gem in multi-threaded environments, such as with Puma. Additionally, the release notes include a toy benchmark to illustrate the performance benefits of this update, showcasing the efficiency of RE2 as a fast and safe alternative to traditional backtracking regular expression engines.
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