Performance Optimization Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Programming - Softcover

Clark, William E.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798280380622

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Performance optimization is a fundamental discipline in modern software development, directly influencing application speed, resource utilization, and the quality of user experience. This book offers a clear and practical exploration of performance optimization, introducing the essential principles, metrics, and methodologies necessary for writing efficient, scalable code. Readers are guided step by step through critical concepts such as execution time, algorithmic complexity, memory management, and input/output efficiency.

Structured for clarity and depth, the book systematically examines the impact of data structures, algorithm design, and hardware considerations—including concurrency and parallelism—on program performance. Through real-world examples and actionable techniques, it addresses common pitfalls and provides effective strategies for measuring, analyzing, and improving the responsiveness and efficiency of software systems. Special chapters explore performance trade-offs in energy-constrained environments, the use of compilers and build tools, and balancing optimization with security requirements.

This book is intended for students, working programmers, and technical professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of software efficiency. With an emphasis on both foundational concepts and practical application, it equips readers to diagnose performance bottlenecks, apply targeted optimizations, and maintain high standards of software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Whether read sequentially or used as a reference, it provides the essential knowledge required to develop high-performance, maintainable software across a broad range of computing environments.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798280380622
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 255
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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