The Illusion of Performance: Why Throughput Obscures LLM Failure

Are LLM throughput numbers misleading? Learn why goodput is the new standard for measuring real AI performance and user value as of May 2026.

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https://newsletter.tf/llm-goodput-vs-throughput-performance-metrics/

Engineers are moving away from throughput, which counts all data, to goodput, which only counts useful data. This shift helps fix slow AI responses that users cannot actually use.

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https://newsletter.tf/llm-goodput-vs-throughput-performance-metrics/

Why Goodput Is Better Than Throughput For LLM Performance In 2026

Are LLM throughput numbers misleading? Learn why goodput is the new standard for measuring real AI performance and user value as of May 2026.

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Software engineering metrics are crucial for understanding & improving software development1.... But which metrics are right? 🤔

Moving away from simple LOC counts towards modern, holistic approaches

My new post compares the leading frameworks: ✅ DORA ✅ SPACE ✅ DevEx ✅ DX Core 4 ✅ ESSP

Each framework illuminates different aspects of technical effectiveness. Understand how they work & which fits your goals.

More in the blog: https://www.lotharschulz.info/2025/05/04/engineering-metrics-frameworks-dora-devex-space-dx-core-4-essp-comparison/

#SoftwareDevelopment #Engineering #Metrics #DevOps #DORA #DORAmetrics #SPACEframework #DevEx #DXCore4 #ESSP #TechMetrics #Developer

Engineering Metrics Frameworks: DORA, DevEx, SPACE, DX Core 4, ESSP Comparison – Lothar Schulz