ECS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND SECURE GAME DEVELOPMENT
I. D. Udalov
Network Information Technologies and Services, MTUCI, Moscow, Russia, igor.udalov.95@mail.ru
V. V. Maklachkova
Network Information Technologies and Services, MTUCI, Moscow, Russia, v.v.maklachkova@mtuci.ru
V. A. Dokuchaev
Network Information Technologies and Services, MTUCI, Moscow, Russia, v.a.dokuchaev@mtuci.rui
DOI: 10.36724/2664-066X-2025-11-5-10-17
SYNCHROINFO JOURNAL. Volume 11, Number 5 (2025). P. 10-17.
Abstract
This article explores the Entity Component System (ECS) paradigm as a modern architectural approach for constructing scalable, secure, and high-performance game systems. ECS is examined in contrast with traditional object-oriented programming (OOP), emphasising significant improvements in performance, memory efficiency, modularity, and behavioural flexibility. The study extends beyond classical comparisons and discusses the broader implications of adopting data-oriented architectures for secure game development, including the protection of personal data within large-scale interactive platforms. Special attention is devoted to Unity’s Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS), which serves as an example of an industrial ECS implementation. The article expands the analysis of security mechanisms inherent in ECS workflows, memory management, and job systems, offering a deeper understanding of how the architectural pattern influences safe data handling in modern games.
Keywords: Entity Component System; ECS, data-oriented architecture; Unity DOTS; game development; personal data protection, memory safety; software security
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