Dev Tools · 5h ago
Solo Dev Publishes Self-Benchmark Process to Avoid Cheating
A solo developer describes how he benchmarks his own ESLint plugins against competitors, including a case where a stale Node version produced a false zero. His methodology includes public disclosure before results, open-source test fixtures, and a process to catch errors. The approach aims to provide credible self-benchmarking without external audits.
Meridian48 take
The article is a thoughtful guide to self-benchmarking integrity, but its impact is limited to a niche audience of plugin developers.
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