* Full analysis of performance characteristics of the .NET Framework, including actual benchmark results * Information on the internals of the .NET Framework and exposure to the various elements that make up the .NET Framework * Description of tools and techniques for identifying performance problems developers may encounter * References to sources of further information on various performance topics * Written by a Microsoft MVP in a technically unique style and of the highest quality
Maximizing the performance of your algorithms and applications is extremely important and can give you a competitive advantage, a lower cost of ownership, and happier users. Pro .NET Performance explains the internals of Windows, the CLR, and the physical hardware that affect the performance of your applications, and gives you the knowledge and tools to measure how your code performs in isolation from external factors. The book is full of C# code samples and tips to help you squeeze every bit of juice from your application—lower memory utilization, consistent CPU usage, and fewer I/O operations across the network and disk. Pro .NET Performance will change the way you think about .NET application development. Guides you through performance measurement with a variety of profilers and other tools Explains how OS and CLR internals affect your application’s performance in unexpected ways Provides you with tips and real-life case studies for improving application performance
This book does not just teach you how the CLR works---it teaches you exactly what you need to do now to obtain the best performance today. It will expertly guide you through the nuts and bolts of extreme performance optimization in .NET, complete with in-depth examinations of CLR functionality, free tool recommendations and tutorials, useful anecdotes, and step-by-step guides to measure and improve performance.
This second edition incorporates the advances and improvements in .NET over the last few years, as well as greatly expanded coverage of tools, more topics, more tutorials, more tips, and improvements throughout the entire book.
New in the 2nd Edition:
50% increase in content!
New examples, code samples, and diagrams throughout entire book
More ways to analyze the heap and find memory problems
More tool coverage, including expanded usage of Visual Studio
More benchmarking
New GC configuration options
Code warmup techniques
New .NET features such as ref-returns, value tuples, SIMD, and more
More detailed analysis of LINQ
Tips for high-level feature areas such as ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and WPF
Also find expanded coverage and discover new tips and tricks for:
Profiling with multiple tools to quickly find problem areas
Detailed description of the garbage collector, how to optimize your code for it, and how to diagnose difficult memory-related issues
How to analyze JIT and diagnose warmup problems
Effective use of the Task Parallel Library to maximize throughput
Which .NET features and APIs to use and which to avoid
Instrument your program with performance counters and ETW events
Take performance to the next level! This book does not just teach you how the CLR works---it teaches you exactly what you need to do now to obtain the best performance today. It will expertly guide you through the nuts and bolts of extreme performance optimization in .NET, complete with in-depth examinations of CLR functionality, free tool recommendations and tutorials, useful anecdotes, and step-by-step guides to measure and improve performance. This second edition incorporates the advances and improvements in .NET over the last few years, as well as greatly expanded coverage of tools, more topics, more tutorials, more tips, and improvements throughout the entire book. New in the 2nd Edition: 50% increase in content! New examples, code samples, and diagrams throughout entire book More ways to analyze the heap and find memory problems More tool coverage, including expanded usage of Visual Studio More benchmarking New GC configuration options Code warmup techniques New .NET features such as ref-returns, value tuples, SIMD, and more More detailed analysis of LINQ Tips for high-level feature areas such as ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and WPF Also find expanded coverage and discover new tips and tricks for: Profiling with multiple tools to quickly find problem areas Detailed description of the garbage collector, how to optimize your code for it, and how to diagnose difficult memory-related issues How to analyze JIT and diagnose warmup problems Effective use of the Task Parallel Library to maximize throughput Which .NET features and APIs to use and which to avoid Instrument your program with performance counters and ETW events Use the latest and greatest .NET features Build a performance-minded team ...and so much more
Slow loading times break the user experience of any website — no matter how well crafted it might be. In fact, it only takes three seconds until users lose their interest in a site if they don't get a response immediately. If another site happens to be 250ms faster than yours, then users are more inclined to switch to a competitor’s website in no time. Web fonts, heavy JavaScript, third-party widgets — all of them can sum up to become a real performance bottleneck. Nevertheless, tracking that down does not only improve loading times but also results in a much snappier experience and a higher user engagement. In this eBook, we’ve compiled an entire selection of front-end and server-side techniques that will help you tackle such bottlenecks. Find out how to speed up existing websites, build high-performance sites (for both mobile and desktop), and prepare them for heavy-load situations. Furthermore, you’ll learn more about how performance improvements and a 97–99 Google PageSpeed score were achieved on Smashing Magazine, as well as how optimization strategies can enhance real-life projects by taking a closer look at Pinterest’s paint performance case study. With the help of this eBook, you’ll notice that it’s high time to dig deeper into your own site and examine it closely. Why don’t you polish it up and make it even better than it already is! TABLE OF CONTENTS: - Improving Smashing Magazine’s Performance: A Case Study - How To Speed Up Your WordPress Website - You May Be Losing Users If Responsive Web Design Is Your Only Mobile Strategy - How To Make Your Websites Faster On Mobile Devices - Creating High-Performance Mobile Websites - Don’t Get Crushed By The Load: Optimization Techniques And Strategies - Speed Up Your Mobile Website With Varnish - Cache Invalidation Strategies With Varnish Cache - Gone In 60 Frames Per Second: A Pinterest Paint Performance Case Study
In today's highly competitive and rapidly evolving global landscape, the quest for efficiency has become a crucial factor in determining the success of organizations across various industries. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Methods for Maximizing Efficiency is a comprehensive guide that delves into the powerful mathematical tool of DEA, is designed to assess the relative efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs), and provides valuable insights for performance improvement. This book presents a systematic overview of DEA models and techniques, from fundamental concepts to advanced methods, showcasing their practical applications through real-world examples and case studies. Catering to a broad audience, this book is designed for students, researchers, consultants, decision-makers, and enthusiasts in the field of efficiency analysis and performance measurement. Consultants and practitioners will gain practical insights for applying DEA in various contexts, and decision-makers will be equipped to make informed decisions for maximizing efficiency. Additionally, individuals with a general interest in data analysis and performance measurement will find this book accessible and informative. This book covers a wide range of topics, including mathematical foundations of DEA, DEA models and variations, DEA efficiency and productivity measures, DEA applications in various industries such as healthcare, finance, supply chain management, environmental management, education management, and public sector management.
The revised edition of this accessible text provides a balanced assessment and overview of state-of-the-art organizational and performance productivity strategies. Public and nonprofit organizations face demands for increased productivity and responsiveness, and this practical guide offers strategies based on current research and scholarship that respond to these challenges. The book's comprehensive coverage includes: rationale for productivity and performance improvement; evolution of productivity improvement; the quality paradigm; customer service; information technology; traditional approaches to productivity improvement; re-engineering and restructuring; partnering and privatization; psychological contracts; and community based strategies. In addition to updating the examples of the first edition, this new edition also highlights the growing use of enterprise funds, partnership models of privatization, and web-based service delivery. Each chapter concludes with a useful summary and all-new application exercises.
Policymakers and public managers around the world have become preoccupied with the question of how their goals can be achieved in a way that rebuilds public confidence in government. Yet because public policies and programs increasingly are being administered through a complicated web of jurisdictions, agencies, and public-private partnerships, evaluating their effectiveness is more difficult than in the past. Though social scientists possess insightful theories and powerful methods for conducting empirical research on governance and public management, their work is too often fragmented and irrelevant to the specific tasks faced by legislators, administrators, and managers. Proposing a framework for research based on the premise that any particular governance arrangement is embedded in a wider social, fiscal, and political context, Laurence E. Lynn Jr., Carolyn J. Heinrich, and Carolyn J. Hill argue that theory-based empirical research, when well conceived and executed, can be a primary source of fundamental, durable knowledge about governance and policy management. Focusing on complex human services such as public assistance, child protection, and public education, they construct an integrative, multilevel "logic of governance," that can help researchers increase the sophistication, power, and relevance of their work.
