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What does "optimization" mean in programming?
optimization is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The process of making code, queries, or systems faster or more efficient. Always measure before optimizing: fix the actual bottleneck, not what you assume is slow.
Example
"The optimization reduced the query time from 2 seconds to 50 milliseconds."
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