Knowledge Card - Loop Optimization Techniques

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Loop Optimization Techniques

  1. Reduce Iterations: Minimize the number of times a loop runs.

    • Example: Use break to exit early if a condition is met.

  2. Avoid Redundant Calculations: Move calculations outside the loop if they don't change.

    • Example: Compute x = len(data) once instead of inside the loop.

  3. Use Efficient Data Structures: Replace lists with sets for faster lookups.

    • Example: Use if item in set_data instead of if item in list_data.

  4. Parallelize Loops: Run loops concurrently to speed up execution.

    • Example: Use multi-threading or parallel processing.