Should I Care About CPU Cache?

Explore the importance of CPU cache in reducing memory access latency in this 52-minute conference talk from code::dive 2019. Delve into the basics of CPU architecture and discover how the processor predicts and preloads data to keep instruction and data caches filled with relevant information. Learn how to measure and optimize cache usage as a programmer to improve performance. Gain insights from experienced Architect and Chief Engineer Kamil Witecki, who brings his expertise in multiple programming languages, particularly C++ and Lua, to explain complex concepts with clarity. Benefit from Witecki's diverse interests and abstract humor as he breaks down the intricacies of CPU cache and its impact on software development.