Bare Metal Execution
Bare metal execution refers to running software directly on physical hardware without an intervening operating system or hypervisor layer. This approach provides direct access to hardware resources, minimizing overhead and latency for maximum performance and control. It is commonly used in high-performance computing, embedded systems, and specialized applications where efficiency is critical.
Developers should use bare metal execution when building systems that require deterministic performance, low latency, or direct hardware manipulation, such as real-time systems, IoT devices, or high-frequency trading platforms. It is also essential for firmware development, bootloaders, and scenarios where resource constraints or security requirements preclude the use of a full operating system.