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Optimization: The Perfectionist Side of Game Development

Optimization is critical in game development — but when does it cross the line into obsession? In this post, we explore the perfectionist mindset many devs fall into, especially with Unreal Engine, where powerful tools can tempt us to fix problems that don’t even exist yet. Learn how to tell the difference between real bottlenecks and unnecessary tweaking, and how to stay focused on shipping instead of spiraling.