6.6. Power tweaking or default parameter values
Many optimization algorithms have parameters which affect results and scalability. Planner applies configuration by exception, so all optimization algorithms have default parameter values. This is very similar to the Garbage Collection parameters in a JVM: most users have no need to tweak them, but power users do tweak them.
The default parameter values are good enough for many cases (and especially for prototypes), but if development time allows, it can be well worth to power tweak them with the benchmarker for better results and scalability on a specific use case. The documentation for each optimization algorithm also declares its advanced configuration for power tweaking.
The default value of parameters will change between minor versions, to improve them for most users (but not necessary for you). To shield yourself from these changes, for better or worse, always use the advanced configuration. This is not recommended.
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