Re: [PATCH V2] perf scripts python: Add a script to run instances of perf script in parallel

From: Adrian Hunter
Date: Thu Apr 11 2024 - 08:04:52 EST


On 13/03/24 14:36, Adrian Hunter wrote:
> Add a Python script to run a perf script command multiple times in
> parallel, using perf script options --cpu and --time so that each job
> processes a different chunk of the data.
>
> The script supports the use of normal perf script options like
> --dlfilter and --script, so that the benefit of running parallel jobs
> naturally extends to them also. In addition, a command can be provided
> (refer --pipe-to option) to pipe standard output to a custom command.
>
> Refer to the script's own help text at the end of the patch for more
> details.
>
> The script is useful for Intel PT traces, that can be efficiently
> decoded by perf script when split by CPU and/or time ranges. Running
> jobs in parallel can decrease the overall decoding time.
>
> Signed-off-by: Adrian Hunter <adrian.hunter@xxxxxxxxx>
> ---
>
>
> Changes in V2:
>
> Added option to pipe to a custom command
> Added option to set a minimum time interval
> Minor tidying

Any comments?