It is easier to optimize correct code than to correct optimized code.
— Bill Harlan, 1997
In this chapter, we will discuss the concept of benchmarking, the difference between benchmarking and other kinds of performance investigations, what kind of problems can be solved with benchmarking, what a good benchmark should look like, how to design a benchmark, and how to analyze its results. In particular, the following topics will be covered:
Performance investigations
What does good performance investigation look like? Why is it important to define your goals and problems? What ...
