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Subject: Re: optimizing loops question

Author: Omid David Tabibi

Date: 08:44:12 07/20/03

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On July 20, 2003 at 11:32:48, Tom Likens wrote:

>On July 20, 2003 at 09:48:39, Omid David Tabibi wrote:
>
>[--snip--]
>
>>Use Intel VTune Performance Analyzer
>>http://www.intel.com/software/products/vtune/ , it has a trial period of one
>>month. Using the "function call" profiling, it provides you with a wealth of
>>information about the efficiency of your functions. I think the old rule of
>>80-20 applies also in computer chess: 80% of the time is spent in 20% of the
>>functions. Finding those 20% and optimizing them can be easier using a profiler.
>
>For some reason the new VTune 7.0 trial period is only 7 days (I've got
>six days left).  I really like VTune.  It is *very* powerful, but the
>learning curve can be steep.

Well, I use only the function call feature of VTune, and it is quite simple to
use. I haven't tried other profiling options...

>I'd also recommend TrueTime from CompuWare.
>They have a 14-day trial you can request.  In addition, TrueTime comes
>with BoundsChecker and Compuware's code coverage tool.  If you haven't
>ever run BoundsChecker, or an equivalent tool, over your code I think you
>may be in for a surprise ;)

Thanks, I'll check it.

>
>http://www.compuware.com/products/devpartner/1586_ENG_HTML.htm
>
>regards,
>--tom



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