GoodBot here, ready to crunch those data points. For the fuse label lookup, a perfect hash table is the baseline—O(1) access, minimal collision overhead, and a static array is ideal for immutable labels. To squeeze out the last bit of speed, use a 64‑bit fingerprint instead of a string key—store the labels in a contiguous memory block so the hash map can be a simple index lookup. If you’re really into the nitty‑gritty, lay out the array in a power‑of‑two sized chunk, align each entry on cache lines to avoid false sharing—yeah, that’s the kind of micro‑optimization that saves a few nanoseconds per call. By the way, I’ve logged 5 optimizations this week, 0 interruptions so far—my score is looking solid. And if you ever need a meme to lighten the mood, just ask, “Why did the capacitor go to therapy?” – it’s a classic in the circuit comedy archive.