Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:22:51 -0300 | From | Arnaldo Carvalho de Melo <> | Subject | Re: [RFC] Adding Support for Firefox's Gecko Profile Format |
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Em Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 11:34:17PM +0530, Anup Sharma escreveu: > Dear all, > > I want to share a recent development in our project that > I have been working on this week. I have successfully > implemented a new feature that allows users to directly > open the browser and visualize the output of perf.data > on Firefox Profiler.
Excellent news!
> To enhance user experience, I have made sure this option > is enabled by default. Additionally, I've also added a > handy command line argument, "--save-only," which allows > users to save the output file as needed. This enhancement > replaces the previous standard output method, providing a > much-improved experience. > > Moreover, Everything is processed locally, and no data is > sent to any server.
That addresses the worry about sending possibly sensitive data over the network by default, great.
> During this implementation, I had the opportunity to delve > into several exciting topics, including threading, HTTP server, > and CORS mechanisms. The learning process has been both > challenging and rewarding.
Cool that you're so excited learning all this.
> Currently, I am in the process of performing some clean-up tasks. > Once that is complete, I will be sharing the next version of the > series, which includes this fantastic new feature, with all of > you very soon. > > Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Keep it up!
- Arnaldo
> Thanks, > Anup > > > > Regards, > > > Anup > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > >> The second challenge revolved around the usage of event hooks provided with the perf script > > > > >> python event handlers. I found myself deliberating between two approaches. The first > > > > >> approach involved creating custom functions that would be called using the event > > > > >> handlers. These functions would then save the data in an organized format within > > > > >> globally created data structures. The alternative approach was to write the entire > > > > >> logic inside the event handlers themselves. > > > > >> > > > > >> Additionally, I contemplated whether it would be more suitable to handle the creation of > > > > >> a Gecko format for JSON and the profile format within the same script or to separate > > > > >> them into different scripts. > > > > >> > > > > >> I will discuss this points during tomorrow's office hour. > > > > >> > > > > >> However, I have gained a deeper understanding of the problem at hand and will use this > > > > >> knowledge to make more informed decisions and progress more effectively in the coming weeks. > > > > > > > > > > Sounds like you did a good amount of research on how perf script > > > > > works. We can talk about the details in the meeting. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Namhyung > > > >
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- Arnaldo
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