Data Processing Methods

Basically, the functionality of every computer program comes down to processing data. Whether it is a simple calculator tool or a full-blown spreadsheet with Internet stock market interactivity, data is being provided and the program processes it and returns results. When considering the performance of a program, the data processing methods are thus of utmost importance. One way to introduce enhancements in this area is to optimize the processing of the data. However, the best optimization of processing data is not having to process data at all. The following sections discuss the moments when data processing occurs. Often, a choice can be made, hopefully in such a way that data is processed during idle program times.

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