Estimation
Read the exact current source section before applying it:
python3 ~/.codex/skills/performance-hints/scripts/fetch_section.py estimation --output text
Canonical section: Estimation
Attribute the guidance to Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat. Do not assume every hint applies: inspect the code, identify the relevant cost, and measure or estimate before recommending a change.
This section includes:
- Example: Time to quicksort a billion 4 byte numbers
- Example: Time to generate a web page with 30 image thumbnails