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Ran Xiaokai

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Ran Xiaokai

Worked on the linux-riscv/linux repository to deliver stability improvements for the kernel memory allocator, focusing on resolving critical issues affecting boot reliability and runtime memory management. Addressed a boot-time NULL pointer dereference, eliminated a kmemleak warning regression, and fixed preemption-related problems in the slab allocator that could cause kernel warnings. Utilized C programming and in-depth debugging skills to enhance preemption safety and reduce crash vectors, resulting in more robust memory management during both boot and runtime. The work demonstrated a strong understanding of kernel development and memory management, contributing targeted bug fixes that improved overall system stability and diagnostic clarity.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

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Repository Contributions

3Total
Bugs
1
Commits
3
Features
0
Lines of code
32
Activity Months1

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1237 people

Shared Repositories

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Work History

September 2025

3 Commits

Sep 1, 2025

In September 2025, delivered kernel memory allocator stability fixes for linux-riscv/linux, addressing boot-time NULL pointer dereference, kmemleak warning regression, and preemption-related issues in the slab allocator. The changes improve boot reliability, runtime memory management, and preemption safety, reducing crash vectors and diagnostic noise.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability93.4%
Architecture93.4%
Performance93.4%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C

Technical Skills

C programmingDebuggingKernel DevelopmentMemory Managementkernel developmentmemory management

Repositories Contributed To

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linux-riscv/linux

Sep 2025 Sep 2025
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Languages Used

C

Technical Skills

C programmingDebuggingKernel DevelopmentMemory Managementkernel developmentmemory management