As software engineers, we are always striving for high performance and efficiency in our code. Whether it’s optimizing algorithms or fine-tuning data structures, every decision we make can have a significant impact on the overall performance of our applications. One powerful way that can help us accurately measure the performance of our code is a process called benchmarking, and we’ll look at how to use BenchmarkDotNet with our C# code.
BenchmarkDotNet is a versatile, open-source performance assessment tool tailored for .NET developers. It can analyze, optimize, and scrutinize code efficiency and can help developers compare different code implementations, identify bottlenecks, and fine-tune critical sections for optimal performance.