A technique to preload JS and CSS files as print stylesheets to improve page load times, with a warning about Chrome compatibility issues.
An article recommending Cary Millsap's foundational articles on computer systems performance and structured problem-solving approaches.
Explains an Unladen Swallow optimization for CPython, replacing METH_O/NOARGS with METH_FIXED to speed up calls to built-in functions with fixed arguments.
A historical look at JavaScript string manipulation, comparing the performance of split/join versus replace() for find-and-replace operations.
A technical article discussing a JavaScript method to dynamically load and manage CSS dependencies in large web applications.
Explains how optimizing compilers allow programmers to write clean, maintainable code without sacrificing performance, using examples like inlining and constant propagation.
A compilation and analysis of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) performance benchmark documents published by Oracle.
Diagnosing and resolving slow OBIEE login issues caused by cluster controller failover due to network configuration problems.
A technical guide on using JConsole and JMX for monitoring OBIEE server performance, including remote connection setup.
Debunks common myths about the fsync() system call in Linux, explaining its importance for data durability and addressing performance concerns.
A technical deep dive into improving ext4 filesystem performance by optimizing the allocator to reduce e2fsck pass2 times.
Comparing JavaScript type-checking methods, showing that elegant, short code isn't always the fastest, with performance benchmarks.
Article compares ext4 vs ext3 filesystem check (fsck) speeds, showing ext4 is significantly faster based on real-world laptop tests.
Analysis of Twitter's frontend code, noting use of multiple JavaScript libraries and asset hosting strategies for high-traffic sites.
A transcribed talk defending dynamic languages, discussing their performance, tools, history, and evolution in software development.
Explains when to use ES6 Sets vs Arrays in JavaScript, focusing on performance, uniqueness, and use cases like error tracking and UI rendering.
