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What causes method cache thrashing in Objective-C runtime?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Cache thrashing occurs when frequently used selectors evict each other in limited cache slots.
Deep explanation
Method cache uses hash tables. If too many unique selectors are invoked in tight loops, collisions force evictions. This reduces cache hit rate, increasing expensive method lookup in class hierarchy.
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