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Learn how to intentionally slow down Rust programs through this 45-minute conference talk from the Seattle Rust User Group. Explore counterintuitive optimization techniques that deliberately reduce performance, providing valuable insights into Rust's performance characteristics by examining what makes code slower. Discover anti-patterns and inefficient coding practices that can help you better understand how to write truly optimized Rust code by learning what to avoid. Gain a deeper appreciation for Rust's performance capabilities through this reverse-engineering approach to optimization, where understanding slowness leads to better fast code.
Syllabus
How to Optimize Rust for Slowness — by Carl Kadie — Seattle Rust User Group, September 2025
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