• What Is Performance?

• The Efficient Use of Resources

• CPU Time

• Memory Space

• Mass Storage Space

• The Perception of Speed

• Tracking Performance

• Establish Your Baseline Metrics

• Measure Early, Measure Often

• Analyze Your Results

• Analyze Higher-Level Algorithms

• Other Analysis Techniques

• Common Areas to Monitor

• Code for Your Program’s Key Tasks

• Drawing Code

• Launch Time Initialization Code

• File Access Code

• Application Footprint

• Memory Allocation Code

• Fundamental Optimization Tips

• Use Event-Based Handlers

• Thread Your Program

• Use the Accelerate Framework

• Be Lazy

• Take Advantage of Perceived Performance

• Use the Mach-O Binary Format

• Installing the Apple Tools

• Analysis Tools

• Monitoring Tools

• Hardware Analysis Tools

• Additional Command-Line Tools

• Using top

• Using Quartz Debug

• Using Spin Control

• Using Shark