Linux Kernel Journey

Jan 13, 2025 · Operations

Why the sched_ext BPF Scheduler Is Booming in 2024

The article explains how eBPF‑based sched_ext enables painless design, implementation and deployment of new Linux schedulers, offering faster iteration, better observability, lower entry barriers, and showcases simple FIFO examples, advanced LAVD and rustland schedulers, their adoption in major distros, and performance gains for gaming workloads.