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R Performance Best Practices

Profiling, benchmarking, and optimization strategies for R code

Performance Tool Selection Guide

When to Use Each Performance Tool

Profiling Tools Decision Matrix

Tool	Use When	Don't Use When	What It Shows
`profvis`	Complex code, unknown bottlenecks	Simple functions, known issues	Time per line, call stack
`bench::mark()`	Comparing alternatives	Single approach	Relative performance, memory
`system.time()`	Quick checks	Detailed analysis	Total runtime only
`Rprof()`	Base R only environments	When profvis available	Raw profiling data

Step-by-Step Performance Workflow

# 1. Profile first - find the actual bottlenecks
library(profvis)
profvis({
  # Your slow code here
})

# 2. Focus on the slowest parts (80/20 rule)
# Don't optimize until you know where time is spent

# 3. Benchmark alternatives for hot spots
library(bench)
bench::mark(
  current = current_approach(data),
  vectorized = vectorized_approach(data),
  parallel = map(data, in_parallel(func))
)

# 4. Consider tool trade-offs based on bottleneck type

When Each Tool Helps vs Hurts

Parallel Processing (`in_parallel()`)

# Helps when:
# - CPU-intensive computations
# - Embarassingly parallel problems
# - Large datasets with independent operations
# - I/O bound operations (file reading, API calls)

# Hurts when:
# - Simple, fast operations (overhead > benefit)
# - Memory-intensive operations (may cause thrashing)
# - Operations requiring shared state
# - Small datasets

# Example decision point:
expensive_func <- function(x) Sys.sleep(0.1) # 100ms per call
fast_func <- function(x) x^2                 # microseconds per call

# Good for parallel
map(1:100, in_parallel(expensive_func))  # ~10s -> ~2.5s on 4 cores

# Bad for parallel (overhead > benefit)
map(1:100, in_parallel(fast_func))       # 100us -> 50ms (500x slower!)

vctrs Backend Tools

# Use vctrs when:
# - Type safety matters more than raw speed
# - Building reusable package functions
# - Complex coercion/combination logic
# - Consistent behavior across edge cases

# Avoid vctrs when:
# - One-off scripts where speed matters most
# - Simple operations where base R is sufficient
# - Memory is extremely constrained

# Decision point:
simple_combine <- function(x, y) c(x, y)           # Fast, simple
robust_combine <- function(x, y) vec_c(x, y)      # Safer, slight overhead

# Use simple for hot loops, robust for package APIs

Data Backend Selection

# Use data.table when:
# - Very large datasets (>1GB)
# - Complex grouping operations
# - Reference semantics desired
# - Maximum performance critical

# Use dplyr when:
# - Readability and maintainability priority
# - Complex joins and window functions
# - Team familiarity with tidyverse
# - Moderate sized data (<100MB)

# Use base R when:
# - No dependencies allowed
# - Simple operations
# - Teaching/learning contexts

Profiling Best Practices

# 1. Profile realistic data sizes
profvis({
  # Use actual data size, not toy examples
  real_data |> your_analysis()
})

# 2. Profile multiple runs for stability
bench::mark(
  your_function(data),
  min_iterations = 10,  # Multiple runs
  max_iterations = 100
)

# 3. Check memory usage too
bench::mark(
  approach1 = method1(data),
  approach2 = method2(data),
  check = FALSE,  # If outputs differ slightly
  filter_gc = FALSE  # Include GC time
)

# 4. Profile with realistic usage patterns
# Not just isolated function calls

Performance Anti-Patterns to Avoid

# Don't optimize without measuring
# BAD: "This looks slow" -> immediately rewrite
# GOOD: Profile first, optimize bottlenecks

# Don't over-engineer for performance
# BAD: Complex optimizations for 1% gains
# GOOD: Focus on algorithmic improvements

# Don't assume - measure
# BAD: "for loops are always slow in R"
# GOOD: Benchmark your specific use case

# Don't ignore readability costs
# BAD: Unreadable code for minor speedups
# GOOD: Readable code with targeted optimizations

Backend Tools for Performance

Consider lower-level tools when speed is critical
Use vctrs, rlang backends when appropriate
Profile to identify true bottlenecks

# For packages - consider backend tools
# vctrs for type-stable vector operations
# rlang for metaprogramming
# data.table for large data operations

When to Use vctrs

Core Benefits

Type stability - Predictable output types regardless of input values
Size stability - Predictable output sizes from input sizes
Consistent coercion rules - Single set of rules applied everywhere
Robust class design - Proper S3 vector infrastructure

Use vctrs when

Building Custom Vector Classes

# Good - vctrs-based vector class
new_percent <- function(x = double()) {
  vec_assert(x, double())
  new_vctr(x, class = "pkg_percent")
}

# Automatic data frame compatibility, subsetting, etc.

Type-Stable Functions in Packages

# Good - Guaranteed output type
my_function <- function(x, y) {
  # Always returns double, regardless of input values
  vec_cast(result, double())
}

# Avoid - Type depends on data
sapply(x, function(i) if(condition) 1L else 1.0)

Consistent Coercion/Casting

# Good - Explicit casting with clear rules
vec_cast(x, double())  # Clear intent, predictable behavior

# Good - Common type finding
vec_ptype_common(x, y, z)  # Finds richest compatible type

# Avoid - Base R inconsistencies
c(factor("a"), "b")  # Unpredictable behavior

Size/Length Stability

# Good - Predictable sizing
vec_c(x, y)  # size = vec_size(x) + vec_size(y)
vec_rbind(df1, df2)  # size = sum of input sizes

# Avoid - Unpredictable sizing
c(env_object, function_object)  # Unpredictable length

vctrs vs Base R Decision Matrix

Use Case	Base R	vctrs	When to Choose vctrs
Simple combining	`c()`	`vec_c()`	Need type stability, consistent rules
Custom classes	S3 manually	`new_vctr()`	Want data frame compatibility, subsetting
Type conversion	`as.*()`	`vec_cast()`	Need explicit, safe casting
Finding common type	Not available	`vec_ptype_common()`	Combining heterogeneous inputs
Size operations	`length()`	`vec_size()`	Working with non-vector objects

Implementation Patterns

Basic Vector Class

# Constructor (low-level)
new_percent <- function(x = double()) {
  vec_assert(x, double())
  new_vctr(x, class = "pkg_percent")
}

# Helper (user-facing)
percent <- function(x = double()) {
  x <- vec_cast(x, double())
  new_percent(x)
}

# Format method
format.pkg_percent <- function(x, ...) {
  paste0(vec_data(x) * 100, "%")
}

Coercion Methods

# Self-coercion
vec_ptype2.pkg_percent.pkg_percent <- function(x, y, ...) {
  new_percent()
}

# With double
vec_ptype2.pkg_percent.double <- function(x, y, ...) double()
vec_ptype2.double.pkg_percent <- function(x, y, ...) double()

# Casting
vec_cast.pkg_percent.double <- function(x, to, ...) {
  new_percent(x)
}
vec_cast.double.pkg_percent <- function(x, to, ...) {
  vec_data(x)
}

Performance Considerations

When vctrs Adds Overhead

Simple operations - vec_c(1, 2) vs c(1, 2) for basic atomic vectors
One-off scripts - Type safety less critical than speed
Small vectors - Overhead may outweigh benefits

When vctrs Improves Performance

Package functions - Type stability prevents expensive re-computation
Complex classes - Consistent behavior reduces debugging
Data frame operations - Robust column type handling
Repeated operations - Predictable types enable optimization

Package Development Guidelines

Exports and Dependencies

# DESCRIPTION - Import specific functions
Imports: vctrs

# NAMESPACE - Import what you need
importFrom(vctrs, vec_assert, new_vctr, vec_cast, vec_ptype_common)

# Or if using extensively
import(vctrs)

Testing vctrs Classes

# Test type stability
test_that("my_function is type stable", {
  expect_equal(vec_ptype(my_function(1:3)), vec_ptype(double()))
  expect_equal(vec_ptype(my_function(integer())), vec_ptype(double()))
})

# Test coercion
test_that("coercion works", {
  expect_equal(vec_ptype_common(new_percent(), 1.0), double())
  expect_error(vec_ptype_common(new_percent(), "a"))
})

Don't Use vctrs When

Simple one-off analyses - Base R is sufficient
No custom classes needed - Standard types work fine
Performance critical + simple operations - Base R may be faster
External API constraints - Must return base R types

The key insight: vctrs is most valuable in package development where type safety, consistency, and extensibility matter more than raw speed for simple operations.

Performance Migrations

# Old -> New performance patterns
for loops for parallelizable work -> map(data, in_parallel(f))
Manual type checking             -> vec_assert() / vec_cast()
Inconsistent coercion           -> vec_ptype_common() / vec_c()

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---
name: r-performance
description: R performance best practices including profiling, benchmarking, vctrs, and optimization strategies. Use when optimizing R code.
---

# R Performance Best Practices

*Profiling, benchmarking, and optimization strategies for R code*

## Performance Tool Selection Guide

### When to Use Each Performance Tool

#### Profiling Tools Decision Matrix

| Tool | Use When | Don't Use When | What It Shows |
|------|----------|----------------|---------------|
| **`profvis`** | Complex code, unknown bottlenecks | Simple functions, known issues | Time per line, call stack |
| **`bench::mark()`** | Comparing alternatives | Single approach | Relative performance, memory |
| **`system.time()`** | Quick checks | Detailed analysis | Total runtime only |
| **`Rprof()`** | Base R only environments | When profvis available | Raw profiling data |

#### Step-by-Step Performance Workflow

```r
# 1. Profile first - find the actual bottlenecks
library(profvis)
profvis({
  # Your slow code here
})

# 2. Focus on the slowest parts (80/20 rule)
# Don't optimize until you know where time is spent

# 3. Benchmark alternatives for hot spots
library(bench)
bench::mark(
  current = current_approach(data),
  vectorized = vectorized_approach(data),
  parallel = map(data, in_parallel(func))
)

# 4. Consider tool trade-offs based on bottleneck type
```

### When Each Tool Helps vs Hurts

#### Parallel Processing (`in_parallel()`)

```r
# Helps when:
# - CPU-intensive computations
# - Embarassingly parallel problems
# - Large datasets with independent operations
# - I/O bound operations (file reading, API calls)

# Hurts when:
# - Simple, fast operations (overhead > benefit)
# - Memory-intensive operations (may cause thrashing)
# - Operations requiring shared state
# - Small datasets

# Example decision point:
expensive_func <- function(x) Sys.sleep(0.1) # 100ms per call
fast_func <- function(x) x^2                 # microseconds per call

# Good for parallel
map(1:100, in_parallel(expensive_func))  # ~10s -> ~2.5s on 4 cores

# Bad for parallel (overhead > benefit)
map(1:100, in_parallel(fast_func))       # 100us -> 50ms (500x slower!)
```

#### vctrs Backend Tools

```r
# Use vctrs when:
# - Type safety matters more than raw speed
# - Building reusable package functions
# - Complex coercion/combination logic
# - Consistent behavior across edge cases

# Avoid vctrs when:
# - One-off scripts where speed matters most
# - Simple operations where base R is sufficient
# - Memory is extremely constrained

# Decision point:
simple_combine <- function(x, y) c(x, y)           # Fast, simple
robust_combine <- function(x, y) vec_c(x, y)      # Safer, slight overhead

# Use simple for hot loops, robust for package APIs
```

#### Data Backend Selection

```r
# Use data.table when:
# - Very large datasets (>1GB)
# - Complex grouping operations
# - Reference semantics desired
# - Maximum performance critical

# Use dplyr when:
# - Readability and maintainability priority
# - Complex joins and window functions
# - Team familiarity with tidyverse
# - Moderate sized data (<100MB)

# Use base R when:
# - No dependencies allowed
# - Simple operations
# - Teaching/learning contexts
```

## Profiling Best Practices

```r
# 1. Profile realistic data sizes
profvis({
  # Use actual data size, not toy examples
  real_data |> your_analysis()
})

# 2. Profile multiple runs for stability
bench::mark(
  your_function(data),
  min_iterations = 10,  # Multiple runs
  max_iterations = 100
)

# 3. Check memory usage too
bench::mark(
  approach1 = method1(data),
  approach2 = method2(data),
  check = FALSE,  # If outputs differ slightly
  filter_gc = FALSE  # Include GC time
)

# 4. Profile with realistic usage patterns
# Not just isolated function calls
```

## Performance Anti-Patterns to Avoid

```r
# Don't optimize without measuring
# BAD: "This looks slow" -> immediately rewrite
# GOOD: Profile first, optimize bottlenecks

# Don't over-engineer for performance
# BAD: Complex optimizations for 1% gains
# GOOD: Focus on algorithmic improvements

# Don't assume - measure
# BAD: "for loops are always slow in R"
# GOOD: Benchmark your specific use case

# Don't ignore readability costs
# BAD: Unreadable code for minor speedups
# GOOD: Readable code with targeted optimizations
```

## Backend Tools for Performance

- **Consider lower-level tools when speed is critical**
- **Use vctrs, rlang backends when appropriate**
- **Profile to identify true bottlenecks**

```r
# For packages - consider backend tools
# vctrs for type-stable vector operations
# rlang for metaprogramming
# data.table for large data operations
```

## When to Use vctrs

### Core Benefits

- **Type stability** - Predictable output types regardless of input values
- **Size stability** - Predictable output sizes from input sizes
- **Consistent coercion rules** - Single set of rules applied everywhere
- **Robust class design** - Proper S3 vector infrastructure

### Use vctrs when

#### Building Custom Vector Classes

```r
# Good - vctrs-based vector class
new_percent <- function(x = double()) {
  vec_assert(x, double())
  new_vctr(x, class = "pkg_percent")
}

# Automatic data frame compatibility, subsetting, etc.
```

#### Type-Stable Functions in Packages

```r
# Good - Guaranteed output type
my_function <- function(x, y) {
  # Always returns double, regardless of input values
  vec_cast(result, double())
}

# Avoid - Type depends on data
sapply(x, function(i) if(condition) 1L else 1.0)
```

#### Consistent Coercion/Casting

```r
# Good - Explicit casting with clear rules
vec_cast(x, double())  # Clear intent, predictable behavior

# Good - Common type finding
vec_ptype_common(x, y, z)  # Finds richest compatible type

# Avoid - Base R inconsistencies
c(factor("a"), "b")  # Unpredictable behavior
```

#### Size/Length Stability

```r
# Good - Predictable sizing
vec_c(x, y)  # size = vec_size(x) + vec_size(y)
vec_rbind(df1, df2)  # size = sum of input sizes

# Avoid - Unpredictable sizing
c(env_object, function_object)  # Unpredictable length
```

### vctrs vs Base R Decision Matrix

| Use Case | Base R | vctrs | When to Choose vctrs |
|----------|--------|-------|---------------------|
| Simple combining | `c()` | `vec_c()` | Need type stability, consistent rules |
| Custom classes | S3 manually | `new_vctr()` | Want data frame compatibility, subsetting |
| Type conversion | `as.*()` | `vec_cast()` | Need explicit, safe casting |
| Finding common type | Not available | `vec_ptype_common()` | Combining heterogeneous inputs |
| Size operations | `length()` | `vec_size()` | Working with non-vector objects |

### Implementation Patterns

#### Basic Vector Class

```r
# Constructor (low-level)
new_percent <- function(x = double()) {
  vec_assert(x, double())
  new_vctr(x, class = "pkg_percent")
}

# Helper (user-facing)
percent <- function(x = double()) {
  x <- vec_cast(x, double())
  new_percent(x)
}

# Format method
format.pkg_percent <- function(x, ...) {
  paste0(vec_data(x) * 100, "%")
}
```

#### Coercion Methods

```r
# Self-coercion
vec_ptype2.pkg_percent.pkg_percent <- function(x, y, ...) {
  new_percent()
}

# With double
vec_ptype2.pkg_percent.double <- function(x, y, ...) double()
vec_ptype2.double.pkg_percent <- function(x, y, ...) double()

# Casting
vec_cast.pkg_percent.double <- function(x, to, ...) {
  new_percent(x)
}
vec_cast.double.pkg_percent <- function(x, to, ...) {
  vec_data(x)
}
```

### Performance Considerations

#### When vctrs Adds Overhead

- **Simple operations** - `vec_c(1, 2)` vs `c(1, 2)` for basic atomic vectors
- **One-off scripts** - Type safety less critical than speed
- **Small vectors** - Overhead may outweigh benefits

#### When vctrs Improves Performance

- **Package functions** - Type stability prevents expensive re-computation
- **Complex classes** - Consistent behavior reduces debugging
- **Data frame operations** - Robust column type handling
- **Repeated operations** - Predictable types enable optimization

### Package Development Guidelines

#### Exports and Dependencies

```r
# DESCRIPTION - Import specific functions
Imports: vctrs

# NAMESPACE - Import what you need
importFrom(vctrs, vec_assert, new_vctr, vec_cast, vec_ptype_common)

# Or if using extensively
import(vctrs)
```

#### Testing vctrs Classes

```r
# Test type stability
test_that("my_function is type stable", {
  expect_equal(vec_ptype(my_function(1:3)), vec_ptype(double()))
  expect_equal(vec_ptype(my_function(integer())), vec_ptype(double()))
})

# Test coercion
test_that("coercion works", {
  expect_equal(vec_ptype_common(new_percent(), 1.0), double())
  expect_error(vec_ptype_common(new_percent(), "a"))
})
```

### Don't Use vctrs When

- **Simple one-off analyses** - Base R is sufficient
- **No custom classes needed** - Standard types work fine
- **Performance critical + simple operations** - Base R may be faster
- **External API constraints** - Must return base R types

The key insight: **vctrs is most valuable in package development where type safety, consistency, and extensibility matter more than raw speed for simple operations.**

## Performance Migrations

```r
# Old -> New performance patterns
for loops for parallelizable work -> map(data, in_parallel(f))
Manual type checking             -> vec_assert() / vec_cast()
Inconsistent coercion           -> vec_ptype_common() / vec_c()
```

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