When will I ever use this ? #1 The Hidden Logarithm: Buddy Memory Allocation and Bitwise Big O Optimization
In high school, logarithms are often taught in a vacuum a set of abstract rules to be memorized for manipulating exponents. What they don't tell you is that these exact mathematical principles are the unsung heroes of modern computing. Without them, operating systems would drown in billions of fragmented bytes, unable to allocate memory fast enough to keep your system running.