GNU gprof

This manual describes the GNU profiler, gprof, and how you can use it to determine which parts of a program are taking most of the execution time. We assume that you know how to write, compile, and execute programs. GNU gprof was written by Jay Fenlason.

1. Introduction to Profiling

What profiling means, and why it is useful.

2. Compiling a Program for Profiling		How to compile your program for profiling.
3. Executing the Program		Executing your program to generate profile data
4. gprof Command Summary		How to run gprof, and its options

5. Interpreting gprof's Output

Interpreting gprof's output

6. Inaccuracy of gprof Output		Potential problems you should be aware of
7. Answers to Common Questions		Answers to common questions
8. Incompatibilities with Unix gprof		(between GNU gprof and Unix gprof.)
9. Details of Profiling		Details of how profiling is done