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The article discusses misconceptions about Instruments on macOS, highlighting its versatility beyond Xcode. It provides a guide on usage, showcases CPU profiling, and system tracing examples, praising its capabilities for performance analysis. A former user compares it to Shark, recommending exploration.
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The article discusses the author's initial misconceptions about Instruments on macOS, highlighting its versatility as a performance-analysis tool for various applications beyond Xcode. The author provides a step-by-step guide on how to use Instruments, emphasizing the initial challenges users may face in navigating the interface. The article showcases the functionality of Instruments through examples of CPU profiling and system tracing, demonstrating its ability to provide detailed insights into application performance. The author praises the tool's capabilities, encouraging readers to explore its features and reconsider its utility. Additionally, a comment by a former user compares Instruments to its precursor, Shark, noting specific functionalities that were beneficial for profiling operations. The article concludes with a recommendation to explore Instruments further due to its comprehensive profiling capabilities and user-friendly interface.
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