Optimized [Function] in [Language]

I apologize, but your request is incomplete. Could you specify:

1. The specific function you want me to write

2. The exact programming language

3. Any particular requirements or context for the function

For example, a complete request might look like:

- "Write a code snippet to calculate factorial in Python, optimized for efficiency and handling large numbers"

- "Create a function to sort an array of integers in Java with error handling for empty inputs"

If you provide those details, I'll generate a comprehensive, optimized code solution that includes:

- Clear, efficient implementation

- Error handling

- Comments explaining key logic

- Considerations for edge cases

- Best practices for the specific language

Would you like to clarify the specifics of the code snippet you need?