Summary of Reinforcement Learning For Dynamic Memory Allocation, by Arisrei Lim et al.
Reinforcement Learning for Dynamic Memory Allocation
by Arisrei Lim, Abhiram Maddukuri
First submitted to arxiv on: 20 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Operating Systems (cs.OS)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary Reinforcement learning (RL) has been successfully applied to various tasks in recent years. This paper explores the use of RL for dynamic memory allocation management, which is a challenging problem that can lead to fragmentation and suboptimal efficiency. We present a framework where an RL agent learns from interactions with the system to improve memory management tactics. Our experiments show that RL can train agents that match or surpass traditional allocation strategies, particularly in environments with adversarial request patterns. We also investigate the potential of history-aware policies that leverage previous allocation requests to handle complex patterns. The results demonstrate the promise of RL for developing more adaptive and efficient memory allocation strategies. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper looks at how computers manage their memory (RAM) when running programs. Right now, computers use simple rules to decide which parts of a program get memory first. But this can lead to problems if some parts need more memory than others or if the requests come in quickly. The researchers looked at using a special type of learning called reinforcement learning to help the computer make better decisions about how to give out memory. They tested their idea and found that it worked well, especially when faced with tricky situations. This could lead to computers that are better at managing their memory and running programs efficiently. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Reinforcement learning
