Command Performance: The Why and Whether of Small-Scale Optimizations

Explore the nuanced world of code optimization in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the famous dictum "Premature optimization is the root of all evil" and examine its relevance in modern software development. Analyze the concept of maturity in long-running projects, questioning when and how to implement optimizations effectively. Investigate unconscious optimization practices and learn to balance performance improvements with project lifecycle considerations. Gain insights into iterative versus singulative approaches, the impact of software (pre)maturity, meliorism in coding, and optimization through attrition. Enhance your understanding of small-scale code optimizations and their place in the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering.

Intro
The familiar quotation....
Four "chapters"
Iterative vs. singulative
(Pre)maturity and software
Meliorism
Optimzation by attrition