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title: Introduction to Launch Time Performance Guidelines
framework: performance
role: article
path: apple-archive/documentation/Performance/Conceptual/LaunchTime
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# Introduction to Launch Time Performance Guidelines

Guidelines for improving the launch performance of an application.

## Organization of This Document

This document contains the following articles:

- [Launch Time Tips](Articles/LaunchTips.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20001855-BCIHAGAJ) describes some standard techniques for improving the performance of your application at launch time. - [Gathering Launch Time Metrics](Articles/MeasuringLaunch.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20001856-CJBJFIDD) describes ways to measure the speed of your application launch. - [Minimizing File Access At Launch Time](Articles/MinimizingFIleAccess.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20001857-CJBJFIDD) shows you how to measure and reduce your file usage at launch time. - [Prebinding Your Application](Articles/Prebinding.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/20001858-CJBJFIDD) explains the prebinding process and shows you how to determine if your application is prebound.

[Next](Articles/LaunchTips.html)

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