Optimize performance by eliminating operations that don't contribute meaningful value to your code's functionality. Look for three common performance drains: 1. **Redundant I/O operations**: Avoid unnecessary file system operations like flushing a file that has already been flushed or has no new content. 2. **Excessive UI rendering**: Implement throttling at the appropriate architectural level rather than in individual components. Consider centralizing performance controls in higher-level components where they can be applied globally. 3. **Unnecessary memory allocations**: Use references or smarter allocation patterns instead of blindly cloning data structures. ```rust // Instead of always cloning: let prompt = if missing_calls.is_empty() { prompt.clone() // ... } // Use Cow to avoid unnecessary cloning: let prompt: Cow<'_, Prompt> = if missing_calls.is_empty() { Cow::Borrowed(prompt) } else { // Only clone when necessary Cow::Owned(prompt.clone().with_additional_items(missing_calls)) } ``` Each unnecessary operation compounds to create performance bottlenecks. Regularly review your code for these patterns and refactor when identified.