Low-latency C++ Tips

Dec 4, 2025 · C++

Prefer contiguous containers

Use `std::vector` to benefit from cache locality. Avoid linked lists for hot paths.

Avoid dynamic allocations in hot loops

Pre-allocate memory or use object pools to eliminate unpredictable allocations.

Measure, don't guess

Microbenchmark with realistic inputs; profile end-to-end to find true bottlenecks.