# Performance

> Benchmarking, profiling, and optimization standards

**Quick Reference:** [Benchmarking Guide](benchmarking-guide.md)

## Contents

| Guide | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| [`benchmarking-guide.md`](benchmarking-guide.md) | When and how to benchmark; built-in profiling and tooling |

## Quick Navigation

| Need | Go to |
|------|-------|
| Profile a function | [benchmarking-guide.md](benchmarking-guide.md) — `@profile` decorator |
| Optimize pipeline speed | [../config/performance-optimization.md](../config/performance-optimization.md) |
| Tune configuration | [../config/configuration.md](../config/configuration.md) |

## See Also

- [Configuration & Performance](../config/) — System configuration and tuning
- [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting/) — Diagnosing performance issues