I’ve mentioned a number of great resources for improving iOS app performance most recently this library that allows you to time a section of objective-c code that even works classes by just specifying a start and end point for the code timing.
Here’s a large tutorial containing 25 tips that you can use to improve performance from Marcelo Fabri.
Most of these tips apply to apps developed using Objective-C, some are specific to game development, and there’s a few tips when using interface builder.
What’s great about these tips is that for each tip there’s a nice writeup showing exactly how to implement them.
As stated in the tutorial the tips include:
– Use ARC to Manage Memory
– Use a reuseIdentifier Where Appropriate
– Set Views as Opaque When Possible
– Avoid Fat XIBs
– Don’t Block the Main Thread
– Size Images to Image Views
– Choose the Correct Collection
– Enable GZIP Compression
– Reuse and Lazy Load Views
– Cache, Cache, Cache
– Consider Drawing
– Handle Memory Warnings
– Reuse Expensive Objects
– Use Sprite Sheets
– Avoid Re-Processing Data
– Choose the Right Data Format
– Set Background Images Appropriately
– Reduce Your Web Footprint
– Set the Shadow Path
– Optimize Your Table Views
– Choose Correct Data Storage Option
– Speed up Launch Time
– Use Autorelease Pool
– Cache Images – Or Not
– Avoid Date Formatters Where Possible
You can find the tutorial here.
A nice list to keep in mind if you find yourself needing to improve app performance.
- Tutorial: How To Work Some Objective-C Magic To Add Blocks Support Into UIMenuItem
- Handy Cheat Sheet For Using Objective-C Blocks (Closures)
- Library Allowing You To Time The Performance Of A Definable Section Of Objective-C Code
- Best Resources In iOS Development – September 12, 2011
- Tutorials: How To Create Great Looking iOS Apps Even If You Are A Design Noob
Original article: Tutorial: Massive Collection Of Tips For Improving iOS App Performance
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