Mistakes and Trade-offs When Optimizing the Hot-Path

Explore optimization strategies for the critical "hot-path" in software systems through this 54-minute conference talk from Devoxx Poland 2021. Learn how to identify and improve the small percentage of code that handles most user requests, applying the Pareto principle to achieve significant performance gains. Discover a systematic approach to analyzing systems, setting performance goals, and conducting targeted optimizations backed by data-driven testing. Gain insights into effective software engineering practices that can dramatically enhance system performance while minimizing development effort.