# PERF 8  How do you use tradeoffs to improve performance?
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 When architecting solutions, determining tradeoffs enables you to select an optimal approach. Often you can improve performance by trading consistency, durability, and space for time and latency. 

**Topics**
+ [PERF08-BP01 Understand the areas where performance is most critical](perf_tradeoffs_performance_critical_areas.md)
+ [PERF08-BP02 Learn about design patterns and services](perf_tradeoffs_performance_design_patterns.md)
+ [PERF08-BP03 Identify how tradeoffs impact customers and efficiency](perf_tradeoffs_performance_understand_impact.md)
+ [PERF08-BP04 Measure the impact of performance improvements](perf_tradeoffs_performance_measure.md)
+ [PERF08-BP05 Use various performance-related strategies](perf_tradeoffs_performance_implement_strategy.md)