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AI Agents - Performance & Optimization

Overview

Estimated time: 25–35 minutes

Learn to optimize AI coding tool performance, reduce latency, and develop efficient workflows that maximize productivity while maintaining code quality.

Learning Objectives

Performance Optimization

Response Time Optimization

Network Optimization

  • Use stable, high-speed internet connection
  • Consider geographic proximity to AI servers
  • Minimize concurrent AI tool usage
  • Use offline capabilities when available

Tool Configuration

  • Adjust suggestion delay settings
  • Optimize context window size
  • Configure appropriate model selection
  • Enable local caching features

Context Management

// VS Code settings optimization
{
  "github.copilot.advanced": {
    "length": "medium",        // Balance quality vs speed
    "temperature": 0.1,        // Lower for more consistent results
    "top_p": 0.9              // Optimize suggestion diversity
  },
  "editor.suggestSelection": "first",
  "editor.tabCompletion": "on",
  "editor.wordBasedSuggestions": false  // Reduce competition
}

Efficient Prompting

Prompt Optimization Strategies

✅ Efficient Prompts

// Clear, specific context
// User authentication with JWT tokens
// Returns user object or null if invalid
function authenticateUser(token) {

❌ Inefficient Prompts

// Vague, requires multiple iterations
// Do something with user
function doUserThing(data) {

Context Window Management

Effective Context Strategy:
1. Keep relevant files open (3-5 max)
2. Use descriptive variable/function names
3. Add context comments above complex logic
4. Close irrelevant files to reduce noise
5. Structure code to provide clear patterns

Workflow Efficiency

AI-First Development Process

Planning Phase

  1. Write detailed comments describing functionality
  2. Create function signatures with documentation
  3. Set up file structure and imports
  4. Define interfaces and types

Implementation Phase

  1. Generate core logic with AI assistance
  2. Review and refine suggestions
  3. Add error handling and edge cases
  4. Generate comprehensive tests

Keyboard-Driven Workflows

Essential Shortcuts

  • Tab - Accept suggestion quickly
  • Alt + ] - Cycle through options
  • Ctrl + I - Inline chat for clarification
  • Esc - Dismiss when not helpful

Advanced Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + K Ctrl + I - Explain code
  • Ctrl + Enter - Open suggestion panel
  • Alt + \ - Manual trigger
  • Ctrl + Shift + I - Quick chat

Caching & Offline Strategies

Local Caching

Caching Benefits:

  • Faster response times for repeated patterns
  • Reduced network usage and costs
  • Improved reliability during network issues
  • Better performance in low-bandwidth environments

Offline Capabilities

Prepare for Offline Work

  • Download documentation locally
  • Cache frequently used code patterns
  • Maintain snippet libraries
  • Use IDE features for basic completion

Hybrid Strategies

  • Combine AI with traditional autocomplete
  • Use static analysis tools
  • Maintain code template libraries
  • Enable IDE intelligence features

Resource Management

System Resource Optimization

Performance Monitoring:
- CPU usage during AI operations
- Memory consumption of AI extensions
- Network bandwidth utilization
- Battery impact on mobile devices
- Editor responsiveness metrics

Cost Management

Usage Optimization

  • Monitor API usage and limits
  • Use appropriate subscription tiers
  • Batch similar requests when possible
  • Avoid redundant AI queries

Cost-Effective Practices

  • Use AI for complex tasks, manual for simple ones
  • Optimize prompts to reduce iterations
  • Cache and reuse common patterns
  • Train team on efficient usage

Performance Measurement

Productivity Metrics

Speed Metrics

  • Lines of code generated per hour
  • Time to complete common tasks
  • Suggestion acceptance rate
  • Debug time reduction

Quality Metrics

  • Bug rate in AI-generated code
  • Code review feedback frequency
  • Test coverage maintenance
  • Refactoring needs reduction

Troubleshooting Performance Issues

Common Problems & Solutions

Slow suggestion response times
  • Check internet connection stability
  • Reduce number of open files
  • Clear AI extension cache
  • Restart IDE to refresh connections
  • Update AI extensions to latest versions
Poor suggestion quality
  • Improve code context and comments
  • Use more descriptive variable names
  • Keep related files open
  • Reduce code complexity in current context
  • Check for configuration issues
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