# avoid-premature-optimization

> Write clear, correct code first Use when optimizing code performance. Performance category skill.

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description: Write clear, correct code first Use when optimizing code performance. Performance category skill.
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# Avoid Premature Optimization

Write clear, correct code first. Only optimize after measuring with real data to identify actual bottlenecks. Micro-optimizations often provide negligible benefit while reducing readability. However, choose appropriate algorithms and data structures from the start—this is design, not optimization. Document performance-critical sections and the reasoning behind optimizations.