benchfella
A microbenchmarking tool for Elixir that intelligently runs small tests to estimate average run times and compare results.
What is benchfella?
Benchfella is a microbenchmarking tool for Elixir that enables developers to write small performance tests and measure their average execution times. It intelligently runs each benchmark for sufficient iterations to provide reliable time estimates and includes features for comparing results across runs and visualizing data. The tool integrates seamlessly with Mix projects and uses a familiar DSL for defining benchmarks.
Elixir developers who need to measure and optimize the performance of small code snippets, libraries, or functions. It is particularly useful for those working on performance-critical applications or libraries where micro-optimizations matter.
Developers choose Benchfella for its simplicity, Elixir-native integration, and practical features like snapshot comparisons and graphing. Unlike more statistically complex alternatives, it offers an approachable way to gain insights into code performance without heavy setup.
Overview
Microbenchmarking tool for Elixir
Use Cases
Best For
- Measuring the performance of Elixir functions or algorithms
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