Pacific++ 2018: Alexander Radchenko "Benchmarking C++ - From video games to algorithmic trading"

Website: https://pacificplusplus.com/ Resources: https://github.com/pacificplusplus/conference Twitter: https://twitter.com/pacificplusplus Abstract: Performance is one of the primary reasons developers use C++ today. This talk is about analyzing performance of C++ applications in two different yet similar domains: game development and low latency algorithmic trading It will cover understanding performance profile of C++ application hot path and visualizing performance patterns. You will see how performance can be measured in production and controlled lab environments. Talk is quite practical with concrete ideas everyone will be able to take home and apply straight away. About the speaker: Alexander Radchenko joined Optiver as a senior developer in 2016. His job is to write and optimise low latency trading platforms. Algorithmic trading is a world where performance is critical, which provides exactly the kinds of problems that Alexander loves to solve. Prior to joining Optiver, he was developing video games for 15 years on all major platforms. He has multiple shipped games under his belt, including massive online shooter World of Tanks. Alexander specialises in systems programming and optimization. Nothing is better than converting a big, sluggish piece of software into a lean, fast machine. Video recorded by: https://www.digitalvideoexperts.com.au/