Update Cargo.toml Dependencies: mio 0.8.11, linked-hash-map 0.5.3, crossbeam-utils 0.8.7

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PR Description: Update Dependencies in Cargo.toml

Summary of Changes

This pull request updates the Cargo.toml file to include or refresh the following dependencies:

• mio at version 0.8.11
• linked-hash-map at version 0.5.3
• crossbeam-utils at version 0.8.7

Additionally, relevant source files have been modified to utilize these dependencies, particularly focusing on improving concurrency handling and data structure functionalities.

Motivation

These updates aim to enhance the performance and reliability of our codebase by integrating latest versions of critical libraries. The chosen versions bring improvements, bug fixes, and potentially new features that align with our project requirements.

Relevant Context

• mio: Used for non-blocking I/O operations.
• linked-hash-map: Provides an ordered map structure, advantageous for scenarios where element order matters.
• crossbeam-utils: Enhances our concurrency capabilities, making it easier to implement more robust multi-threaded solutions.

Instructions for Testing

To verify the changes:

1. Clone the repository and switch to this branch.
2. Run cargo build to ensure all dependencies are correctly resolved.
3. Execute the test suite with cargo test to verify that all functionalities are working as intended.

Known Issues

Currently, there are no known issues regarding these changes. However, please report any discrepancies or regressions encountered during testing.

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Your feedback is welcomed, and I look forward to your review!