Brilliant performance articles by Cary Millsap

This article highlights the importance of a structured, foundational approach to diagnosing and solving computer performance problems. It strongly recommends reading Cary Millsap's well-written and clear articles, specifically citing 'My Whole System Is Slow. Now What?', 'Thinking Clearly About Performance', and 'The Most Common Performance Problem I See' as essential reading for both beginners and experienced practitioners.