For a specific example I just implemented recently: a database utilizing MappedB...

		rkalla on March 11, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Efficient data transfer through zero copy in Java For a specific example I just implemented recently: a database utilizing MappedByteBuffer's to the main DB file that can transferTo the record requested as-is to the requesting client. The use-cases are certainly specific, but when you need them, it's great.