Optimization

Question 1

How can you alter a program to remove inefficiency?

Answer 1

• change algos
• restructure code
• redesign data structures
• refactor code

Question 2

When should you optimize code?

Answer 2

• Only when we have a real performance problem
• If the code works, its good enough
  
  • 80-20 rule - 8-% of the program’s executing is spend in 20% of the code
  • focus on code that is called the most