Export Benchmark Results

Overview

Flow ID: export-benchmark-data
Category: Performance Benchmarking
Estimated Duration: 30 seconds
User Role: All Users
Complexity: Simple

Purpose: Export all benchmark results as TSV (tab-separated values) file for external analysis, documentation, or sharing. File includes all test results, system information, and performance metrics.

Trigger

What initiates this flow:

• User manually initiates

Specific trigger: User wants to save benchmark results for external use.

User Intent Analysis

Primary Intent

Export benchmark data to file for analysis, documentation, or sharing outside the application.

Secondary Intents

• Archive performance data
• Share with colleagues
• Analyze in spreadsheet
• Document system capabilities

Step-by-Step Flow

Step 1: Access Benchmarking Page

• User Action: Settings > Benchmarking tab
• System Response: Benchmark results visible

Step 2: Click Export Button

• User Action: Click “Export Results” or “Download” button
• System Response:
  • TSV file generates
  • Browser download starts
• UI Elements Visible: Download dialog

Step 3: Save File

• User Action: Choose location, click Save
• System Response: File downloads
• UI Elements Visible: Download progress

Final Step: Results Exported

• Success Indicator: TSV file downloaded successfully
• System State Change: File saved to disk
• Next Actions:
  • Open in spreadsheet
  • Analyze data
  • Share file

Error States & Recovery

QA Note: Straightforward download with standard error handling (browser blocks, disk space, etc.).

Design Considerations

1. User Trust: Complete data export
2. Cognitive Load: Single-click export

Related Flows

• View Benchmark Results - Results to export
• Run Full Benchmark Suite - Generate data

Technical References

Knowledge Base Sections:

• src/components/benchmarking/benchmark-results.js - Export functionality

Version History

Notes

TSV Format:

• Tab-separated values
• Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, etc.
• Includes all test results and system info

Best Practices:

• Export after each benchmark for archival
• Include in system documentation

Common User Questions:

• “What format is export?” - TSV (tab-separated)
• “Can I reimport?” - No, for external use only