The Benchmark-pocalypse

122 · Adafruit Industries Blog · Aug. 18, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses an emerging issue termed the 'benchmark-pocalypse,' which relates to the ease of measuring performance gains in software development. It emphasizes the implications of optimizing benchmarks, contrasting this with the more widely discussed 'vuln-pocalypse' in the security sector. The author reflects on how performance testing can sometimes lead to misleading results and the need for a more nuanced approach.