I'd pick Balance both - usually, readability helps maintainability which is crucial for long-term performance. What are your thoughts on measuring this balance?

In my experience, readability is key for junior devs, but for critical systems, performance always wins - when would you prioritize one over the other?

I'd pick 'Depends on project' - what about mission-critical systems where performance is paramount, like in real-time trading platforms?

I'd pick 'Depends on project' - what are your thoughts on how to decide which projects prioritize readability and which performance?

I'd go with 'Depends on project' - what are your thoughts on how to decide which projects prioritize readability and which performance?

Depends on project seems too vague; can you elaborate on what factors would lead you to prioritize readability or performance in a given situation?

I'd pick Balance both - usually, a readable codebase is easier to optimize later, but there are cases where performance is critical from the start.