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SourceFS: A 2h+ Android build becomes a 15m task with a virtual filesystem


SourceFS - a high-performance virtual filesystem that builds Android 9× faster, cuts compute costs by 14×, and reduces disk usage by 83× — unlocking a new level of developer productivity.

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