Adds an `AbidingObjectPool` utility in `quiche/common`. `AbidingObjectPool` is a cache-friendly, thread-local slab object pool that allocates contiguous spans of memory (slabs) and uses an intrusive free-list within unallocated slots for O(1) object reuse. A design doc discussing the architectural decisions is included, as well as microbenchmarks. From a sample run of the microbenchmarks, here are some observations: 1. Throughput Parity in Steady-State * In typical allocation-free cycles, `AbidingObjectPool` operates within **1–3ns** of TCMalloc's highly-optimized thread cache. 2. Superior Compaction & Batch Deallocation * During load surges and drains, `AbidingObjectPool` outperforms TCMalloc by >25% while providing complete physical memory reclamation down to the 1-slab spare cache. 3. Zero Heap Fragmentation * `AbidingObjectPool` completely isolates allocations into homogeneous power-of-two aligned slabs, eliminating the primary driver of TCMalloc Central Cache Freelist (CFL) span retention and cross-object fragmentation. Protected by new code, not yet used. PiperOrigin-RevId: 986738969
QUICHE stands for QUIC, Http, Etc. It is Google‘s production-ready implementation of QUIC, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, and related protocols and tools. It powers Google’s servers, Chromium, Envoy, and other projects. It is actively developed and maintained.
There are two public QUICHE repositories. Either one may be used by embedders, as they are automatically kept in sync:
To embed QUICHE in your project, platform APIs need to be implemented and build files need to be created. Note that it is on the QUICHE team's roadmap to include default implementation for all platform APIs and to open-source build files. In the meanwhile, take a look at open source embedders like Chromium and Envoy to get started:
To contribute to QUICHE, follow instructions at CONTRIBUTING.md.
QUICHE is only supported on little-endian platforms.
QUICHE has binaries that can run on Linux platforms.
Follow the instructions to install Bazel.
sudo apt install libicu-dev clang lld cd <directory that will be the root of your quiche implmentation> git clone https://github.com/google/quiche.git cd quiche CC=clang bazel build -c opt //... ./bazel-bin/quiche/<target_name> <arguments>
There are several targets that can be built and then run. Full usage instructions are available using the --helpfull flag on any binary.
Usage: quic_packet_printer server|client <hex dump of packet>
Usage: crypto_message_printer_bin <hex of message>
Usage: quic_client <URL>
quic_server: listens forever on --port (default 6121) until halted via ctrl-c.
masque_client: tunnels to a URL via an identified proxy (See RFC 9298).
Usage: masque_client [options] <proxy-url> <urls>
Usage: masque_server
web_transport_test_server: a server that clients can connect to via WebTransport.
moqt_relay: a relay for the Media Over QUIC transport for publishers and subscribers can connect to.
Usage: moqt_relay
Most log messages in QUICHE use the QUICHE_DLOG macro. In standalone quiche, these all either go to stderr, or are suppressed, based on the --stderrthreshold flag.
To send INFO level log messages to a file, you would therefore invoke
<binary> <args> > <logfile> 2>&1
Use the --helpfull flag for more.