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# Ben Weiss

Developer Relations Engineer
- 17 Nov 2025 17 Nov 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/REDDIT_casestudy01_1_f3fc4706f3_1O096s.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies)

  ## [How Reddit used the R8 optimizer for high impact performance improvements](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/how-reddit-used-the-r8-optimizer-for-high-impact-performance-improvements)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/how-reddit-used-the-r8-optimizer-for-high-impact-performance-improvements) During their work with the Android Developer Relations team, the engineering team at Reddit used the App Performance Score to evaluate their app.
  4 min read
- 17 Nov 2025 17 Nov 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/performance_Week9_2c643934fa_1VESew.webp) [How-tos](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/how-tos)

  ## [Get your app on the fast track with Android Performance Spotlight Week!](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/get-your-app-on-the-fast-track-with-android-performance-spotlight-week)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/get-your-app-on-the-fast-track-with-android-performance-spotlight-week) When working on new features, app performance often takes a back seat. However, while it's not always top of mind for developers, users can see exactly where your app's performance lags behind.
  3 min read
  - [#Performance](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/performance)
  - [#R8](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/r8)
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