Introduction

Let’s optimize some programs. We have been doing this for years, and we still love doing it. One day we thought, Why not share this fun with the world? And just a year later, here we are.

Oh, you just need your program to run faster NOW? We understand. Go to Chapter 1 and get quick tuning advice. You can return later to see how the magic works.

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