Re: [Boost-users] [Test] Seeking advice for writing effective performance tests

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [Test] Seeking advice for writing effective performance tests
From: Bryce Lelbach (admin_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-10-17 16:59:17

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On Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:24:19 -0400
David Abrahams <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> At Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:43:23 -0400, Bryce Lelbach wrote:
> > 
> > How do I write accurate, empirical and reproducible performance tests? I
> > realize this is a very broad question, but my knowledge on this subject is
> > lacking, so I'd appreciate a comprehensive answer (e.g. I'm not looking to
> > benchmark a particular program/library, just looking for a strategy for
> > designing good performance tests). I have read up on the subject, but I'm
> > interested in what you guys (e.g. Boost users/developers) do.
> 
> You might want to read through
> http://github.com/boost-lib/parameter/blob/master/test/efficiency.cpp,

> (which is in the Boost distro as libs/parameter/test/efficiency.cpp)
> 

Dave, thanks for this information! I was aware of the performance tests in
libs/spirit/, which is similiar in design to the parameter test. The parameter
test provides a lot more explaination, though. I found it incredibly helpful

- -- 
Bryce Lelbach aka wash
http://groups.google.com/group/ariel_devel

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