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title: "Discussion on \"Scaling Profanity Filters: Why I Use Tries for Real-Time Chat\" | Hashnode"
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# [Scaling Profanity Filters: Why I Use Tries for Real-Time Chat](https://doogal.dev/scaling-profanity-filters-why-i-use-tries-for-real-time-chat?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Stop looping through 5,000-word blocklists. Learn how Tries (Prefix Trees) enable high-performance profanity filtering with O(k) complexity for game developers.

Mar 13 · 5 min read · doogal.dev  
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