Random ASCII is a blog or publication authored by Bruce Dawson, a software engineer and performance optimization expert. Readers can learn about software performance analysis, debugging techniques, and system internals. With blog posts, case studies, and technical insights, Random ASCII provides  guidance and expertise for diagnosing and resolving performance issues in software systems.

Random ASCII

Reflections on My Tech Career – Part 2

Reflections on My Tech Career – Part 1

Finding a VS Code Memory Leak

Acronis True Image Costs Performance When Not Used

Google Maps Doesn’t Know How Street Addresses Work

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Life, death, and retirement

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Compiler Tricks to Avoid ABI-Induced Crashes