Optimization

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What is “Optimization”?

“Premature optimization is the root of all evil.” — Donald Knuth, computer scientist and former professor at Stanford University

Key Points:

• Optimization is the process of maximizing the output or minimizing the input of a system.
• Maximization focuses on the system’s Throughput. Changing the system so it increases its Throughput means it’s performing better.
• Minimization focuses on the system’s inputs. For example, by minimizing your costs, you will increase your Profit Margin.
• You can’t Optimize multiple variables of a system at once. Focus your efforts on one until you understand how the changes you make will affect the system.

Questions for Consideration:

• What single output are you trying to maximize?
• How can you increase the output without overly compromising the system’s flexibility and resilience?

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