Coalescing (computer science)

link [[memory management]], "in which 2" -> "in which multiple" [adjacent free blocks of computer memory [is merged]. + "computer memory and cache", since AMD's 15h uses write coalescing cache.

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Definition tightened and expanded with purpose (reduce external fragmentation). Added policy detail: eager vs deferred coalescing (when/why). Examples added: buddy allocation (easy coalesce) and slab (avoids coalescing). GC/compaction context clarified (how coalescing fits into memory managers/collectors). Citations upgraded: swapped the weak FreeCodeCamp link for Wilson ’95 survey, Operating System Concepts, Buddy Systems (CACM ’77), and Bonwick slab (USENIX ’94). See also section added (B

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see also link to "Time coalescing"