Zig's allocator system allows developers to create custom memory strategies like memory pools for specific use cases.
A memory pool involves pre-allocating memory and manually managing allocations, ideal for performance-critical systems and avoiding fragmentation in constrained environments.
The guide walks through building a fixed-size memory pool in Zig, showcasing pros like fast allocation/deallocation and cons like fixed size and manual tracking logic.
Creating a custom memory pool in Zig provides a deterministic way to manage memory efficiently, suitable for games, embedded systems, and performance-critical tools.