[Algorithms] Optimization

[Michael S. H. <mic...@ud...>]

This may be borderline off-topic for this list...  If you agree, please respond directly to me to avoid spamming the list.


I was wondering what some of you are doing for PC optimization of your C/C++ code?  More specifically, I'm wondering how you're leveraging your tools (compiler, etc) when you don't have the bandwidth to run through and hand optimize all of your code.  What compilers are you using to get the best optimization (I'm stuck with VC6), what optimizations have you found to be safe and fast, and what optimization have you found to be dangerous?

I'm also thinking that the responses might form the basis of a FAQ for future newbies.



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