program optimization

Process of modifying software to improve efficiency or performance

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Also known as optimization · optimisation · program optimisation · software optimization · software optimisation · code optimisation

Subclass of: mathematical optimization

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In computer science, program optimization, code optimization, or software optimization is the process of modifying a software system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently or use fewer resources. In general, a computer program may be optimized so that it executes more rapidly, or to make it capable of operating with less memory storage or other resources, or draw less power.

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Facet of: computer science
Has goal: algorithmic efficiency
reduction class of object(s) of occurrence: resource

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