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Cary Millsap

How To Make Things Faster: Lessons in Performance from Technology and Everyday Life

How To Make Things Faster: Lessons in Performance from Technology and Everyday Life

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This book explains why systems perform the way they do, providing best practices for optimizing them efficiently. It is for anybody who is curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and what they can do to improve them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: O'Reilly Media


Slow systems can be incredibly frustrating, not only wasting valuable time and resources but also hindering productivity and success. However, making consistently great decisions about performance can be surprisingly easy if you have a deep understanding of what's happening under the hood. This book aims to provide a clear and thoughtful explanation of why systems perform the way they do, catering to anyone with a curiosity about how computer programs and other processes utilize their time and how to optimize them for maximum efficiency.

Through a combination of personal anecdotes and practical technical use cases, Cary Millsap delves into the process of improving performance and offers valuable best practices for optimizing systems effectively. You'll learn how to identify the key information needed to enhance a system, uncover the root causes of performance issues, and implement effective solutions. Moreover, you'll discover that performance optimization is not just a technical skill but also a mindset that can be developed over time.

If you're a computer professional whose success hinges on software that runs smoothly, this book will empower you to consistently identify, view, scope, analyze, and remedy performance issues with confidence and consistency. By the end of its pages, you'll have the tools and knowledge necessary to optimize your systems and achieve unparalleled performance. So, whether you're a software developer, system administrator, or simply someone who wants to understand how technology works better, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their performance and maximize their productivity.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098147068

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