Premature Optimization
The cluster discusses the pitfalls of premature optimization in programming, repeatedly referencing Donald Knuth's quote that 'premature optimization is the root of all evil' and debating when optimization is necessary versus wasteful.
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Don't forget "Premature optimization is the root of all evil"
It's premature optimization and not worth the time to even think about.
Premature optimization is often a bad idea.
You're describing a premature optimization. Performing poorly is better than not performing at all.
you're being a little hyperbolic. haven't you ever heard of premature optimization?
Yeah, this seems like a classic case of optimization for optimization's sake.
"We should forget about small efficiencies, say about 97% of the time: premature optimization is the root of all evil." --Knuth
Sorry, I must be missing something as I can't see what you're saying that's different to don't optimize prematurely.
That's premature optimization.
Premature optimization and all that.