How Difficult Can It Be to Write Efficient Code?

This conference talk explores the challenge of balancing feature completion with performance optimization in software development. Learn how to identify performance bottlenecks using tools like AsyncProfiler, JMH, and JFR when your application starts requiring additional resources. Discover practical approaches to performance tuning through numerous demos, live coding segments, and real-world examples. Gain valuable tips and tricks to help prioritize code improvements in the most impactful areas, ensuring your applications run efficiently without sacrificing functionality.