libcurl memory use some years later
Summary
Daniel Stenberg analyzes curl/libcurl memory usage over several years, highlighting gradual degradation risks, a test-driven cap on struct sizes, and memory allocations for large downloads. He compares past and present builds, discusses TLS-related memory behavior, and presents timing graphs, concluding that memory usage remains reasonable given feature growth. The article provides actionable insight for developers and IT operators concerned with performance and resource budgets.