perf-theory-tester
// Use when running controlled perf experiments to validate hypotheses.
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nameperf-theory-tester
descriptionUse when running controlled perf experiments to validate hypotheses.
version1.0.0
perf-theory-tester
Test hypotheses using controlled experiments.
Follow docs/perf-requirements.md as the canonical contract.
Required Steps
- Confirm baseline is clean.
- Apply a single change tied to the hypothesis.
- Run 2+ validation passes.
- Revert to baseline before the next experiment.
Output Format
hypothesis: <id>
change: <summary>
delta: <metrics>
verdict: accept|reject|inconclusive
evidence:
- command: <benchmark command>
- files: <changed files>
Constraints
- One change per experiment.
- No parallel benchmarks.
- Record evidence for each run.