Measurement, benchmarking, and data analysis are underrated
The author argues that measurement and data analysis are undervalued but high-ROI activities, using the impact of Jepsen tests as a key example.
The author argues that measurement and data analysis are undervalued but high-ROI activities, using the impact of Jepsen tests as a key example.
Analyzes if car manufacturers optimize vehicles for specific crash tests by examining results from new, unpracticed IIHS safety tests.
An investigation into keyboard latency claims, comparing modern gaming keyboards to older computers using high-speed measurements.
A historical account of Oracle's poor performance in a 1983 database benchmark and their alleged attempt to have the professor behind it fired.