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Copy-on-write is a storage optimization technique used by ReFS, the Resilient File System, which is the foundation of Windows 11's Dev Drive feature. In the context of Dev Drive, copy-on-write enables faster file operations, such as git clones and builds, by deferring actual data duplication until a write occurs. This reduces I/O overhead and improves performance for developer workloads. The tag covers discussions about how copy-on-write works with ReFS on Dev Drive, its benefits for build times and repository operations, and its integration with Windows Defender's performance mode to minimize scanning delays.
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    Dev Drive in Windows 11: Faster Builds with ReFS and Defender Performance Mode

    Windows 11’s Dev Drive is one of those under-the-radar features that can materially shorten build times, speed up repository operations, and reduce the friction of daily developer work—provided you use it the way Microsoft intended. In short: Dev Drive is a ReFS-formatted storage volume tuned...
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