This document discusses benchmarks and performance testing of Node.js. It notes that while Node.js can handle over 1 million connections, benchmarks are not that important as other factors like productivity. It explores how to meaningfully measure Node.js performance, compares Node.js to other frameworks like Erlang and Tornado, and argues that benchmarks should reflect real-world use cases rather than simplistic "hello world" tests. The document questions overreliance on benchmarks and emphasizes picking the right tool based on the task.