The "Optimization" half of the guide is where the magic happens. It moves from constraints (what you want) to optimization (how to get it).
This feature explores the critical updates and foundational concepts within the 2021 guide, offering a roadmap for engineers looking to transform their timing closure strategy from a reactive struggle into a proactive discipline. synopsys timing constraints and optimization user guide 2021
: Use set_false_path for paths that shouldn't be timed and set_multicycle_path for data paths allowed more than one clock cycle to complete. Management and Verification The "Optimization" half of the guide is where
: Use Synopsys Timing Constraints Manager to catch SDC errors before starting long synthesis runs. synopsys timing constraints and optimization user guide 2021
: Techniques for gate-to-gate area reduction and critical path optimization to meet Quality of Results (QoR). 2. Best Practices for Implementation