Youku Technology

Aug 13, 2020 · Operations

How We Slimmed Down Youku’s Playback SDK: Cutting Threads, Memory, and Power

This article details the systematic refactoring of Youku’s cross‑platform playback core, describing how redundant threads were removed, memory usage was cut by two‑thirds, and CPU‑driven power consumption was reduced, resulting in a leaner, faster, and more energy‑efficient SDK.