The libtcmalloc_minimal.so file is a library file associated with the TCMalloc library on Linux systems. TCMalloc (Thread-Caching Malloc) is a memory allocation library developed by Google that provides better performance for multi-threaded applications compared to the default malloc implementation.
The libtcmalloc_minimal.so file is a minimal version of the TCMalloc library, which means it provides only the basic functionality required for memory allocation. It is typically used in resource-constrained environments where a smaller memory footprint is desired.
This library file can be dynamically linked to applications at runtime using the LD_PRELOAD environment variable or by linking it during the compilation process. It improves memory allocation performance by utilizing per-thread caches, reducing contention and improving scalability in multi-threaded applications.
Please note that the specific location of the libtcmalloc_minimal.so file may vary depending on your Linux distribution and installation.