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Gprof

Gprof is a performance analysis tool for Unix applications, an extension of the older "prof" tool. It employs a hybrid approach of instrumentation and sampling to analyze program performance. A key feature differentiating it from its predecessor is its ability to collect and display call graph information, providing insights into the relationships between functions and their execution times. This functionality allows developers to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize their code more effectively.