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March 2025

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Use `perf stat` to profile a Bash script’s syscall/CPU usage

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Profiling Bash scripts with `perf stat` helps optimize performance by analyzing CPU and system call usage. Simple to use, developers can prepend `perf stat` to their command, receiving detailed output on CPU cycles, cache hits, and more, aiding in pinpointing inefficiencies and understanding resource use in Linux environments.

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