Extreme JavaScript Performance

Explore advanced JavaScript performance optimization techniques in this 29-minute conference talk from JSConf EU 2009. Dive into function calls, IE-specific performance considerations, and the importance of embracing the language's unique features. Compare performance across different scenarios, examine loop optimizations, and understand the impact of try-catch blocks. Learn about modern engines, strict mode, and JavaScript introspection. Discover useful JavaScript books, measurement techniques, and benchmark functions. Gain insights into optimization tools like Google Closure to enhance your JavaScript development skills and create more efficient code.

Introduction
Performance
Speed
Function Calls
IE Performance
Embrace the language
Performance comparison
Loops
IE
Beef Statement
Trycatch
Modern engines
Strict mode
JavaScript introspection
JavaScript book
JavaScript measurements
JavaScript benchmark functions
Optimization tools
Google Closure