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readFileSync is 40% faster than readFile for large files #41435

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readFileSync is 40% faster than readFile for large files#41435
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feature requestIssues that request new features to be added to Node.js.fsIssues and PRs related to the fs subsystem / file system.performanceIssues and PRs related to the performance of Node.js.stale
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mmomtchev
opened on Jan 7, 2022

What is the problem this feature will solve?

make readFile as fast as readFileSync

What is the feature you are proposing to solve the problem?

read the whole file in one operation to avoid excessive context switching

What alternatives have you considered?

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