Benchmark is a performance measurement used to compare the efficiency of a system, process, or component against a reference standard. It's like bragging about your code's runtime complexity at a party - no one really cares, but you feel obligated to do it anyway.
"I ran a benchmark on my new algorithm and it's 0.0001% faster than the industry standard, so I guess I'm kind of a big deal now."
"Upper management keeps asking for benchmarks, but I'm pretty sure they just like saying the word because it makes them sound smart."
Benchmarking: A Practitioner's Guide for Becoming and Staying Best of the Best - This book provides a comprehensive overview of benchmarking techniques and best practices, perfect for impressing your boss or putting yourself to sleep at night.
The Art of Benchmarking: Making Meaningful Comparisons - This article dives into the intricacies of benchmarking web performance, because apparently there's more to it than just comparing numbers and calling it a day.
Benchmarking: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - A cautionary tale about the pitfalls of benchmarking, because sometimes it's better to just admit that your code is slow and move on with your life.
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