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Show HN: Parsimony – an open-source benchmark for how much code AI models add

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Hacker News | Oct 13, 2026 | lasu

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Parsimony measures how much code AI models add. Lines aren't counted, so cramming code isn't rewarded, and deleted code is subtracted: net units = added − removed. "Net units added (mean)" also includes failed attempts.

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