What are some benchmarks for Go programming tests?

What are some benchmarks for Go programming tests?

Benchmarks in Go programming tests typically measure performance metrics like execution time, memory usage, and CPU load.

Can you provide an example of a benchmark test in Go?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

package main

import (
    "testing"
)

func BenchmarkExample(b *testing.B) {
    for i := 0; i < b.N; i++ {
        // Code to benchmark
    }
}

This sets up a benchmark test that runs the code inside the loop multiple times.

How do I run benchmarks in Go?

You can run benchmarks using the go test command with the -bench flag. For example:

go test -bench=.

What tools can I use to analyze Go benchmarks?

You can use tools like pprof for profiling, benchstat for comparing benchmark results, and go test -benchmem to include memory allocation stats.