Memory-mapped files let programs access disk data as if it were in RAM, avoiding explicit read/write calls. Developers use `mmap` for faster file I/O, shared memory between processes, and demand paging. It benefits systems programmers, database engines, and applications needing efficient large-file handling or inter-process communication.
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