On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 12:37 PM, Randall S. Becker <rsbecker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> I think that it would be too much of a change to up to 1MB lines at the >> moment so I'm planning on leaving it right where it is :) > > In for a kilo, in for a tonne. Once we're way up there, it's not a problem > or much of a difference. :) What benefit does a larger buffer have? I outlined the negatives above (large static buffer, issues with progress meter). And it seems to me that Brandon wants to keep this series as small as possible w.r.t. bait for endless discussions and only deliver innovation, that solves the immediate needs. Are there issues with too small buffers? (Can you link to the performance measurements or an analysis?)