# Premature Optimization

> Optimizing code before evidence shows it matters, adding complexity for gains that may never be needed.

Record: `lex:premature-optimization`
Kind: anti-pattern
Layer: [Performance Core](https://banes-lab.com/records/layer/performance-core.md)
Canonical: https://banes-lab.com/ontology/lexicon#lex-premature-optimization

## category

- [Scalability / Performance / Optimization](https://banes-lab.com/records/lex-category/scalability-performance-optimization.md)

## referenced-by

- [Optimization](https://banes-lab.com/records/arch/optimization.md)