As I stated earlier, optimization is the process that we use to make sure that our application runs smoothly, and the framerate is consistent. We want to optimize our game to ensure that all players have the same experience regardless of the conditions in which they are playing. So, for example, if we are making a PC game, we want to make sure that every player has the same experience regardless of the power of their machine. We also want to make sure if a player has many things rendering on the screen, the game does not lag compared to when there were less things rendering on the screen.

We do not want the frame rate to reduce, and we do not want the inputs to lag. This is extremely important for things like games. In something like a first-person shooter or platform this could a lag in input could mean a player loses a match or falls off a cliff.

Let’s review some basic terminology that you hear often when discussing optimization. First, we’...