This tool facilitates performance analysis by providing a simplified interface for calculating performance metrics using Performance Application Programming Interface (PAPI) events. For example, it can be used to measure cache misses or floating-point operations within a specific code section, allowing developers to pinpoint performance bottlenecks.
Streamlined performance evaluation is crucial for optimizing software and hardware. By offering an accessible way to leverage PAPI, this type of tool enables developers to identify areas for improvement, leading to faster execution speeds and reduced resource consumption. Historically, accessing and utilizing low-level performance counters has been complex. Such a tool simplifies this process, democratizing access to powerful performance analysis techniques.
