# nexus-slab Documentation
Pre-allocated slab allocator for deterministic latency.
## User Guide
- [Overview](overview.md) — Architecture, when to use which slab type
- [Bounded Slab](bounded.md) — Fixed-capacity, zero-growth allocation
- [Unbounded Slab](unbounded.md) — Chunk-based growth, no copy on resize
- [Byte Slab](byte-slab.md) — Type-erased storage for heterogeneous types
## Architecture
- [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md) — Design decisions, slab types, freelist design, provenance
## Internal Reference
- [SlotCell](slotcell.md) — Union-based slot design, freelist mechanics