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Rewriting executable files to measure program behavior

Rewriting executable files to measure program behavior Inserting instrumentation code in a program is an effective technique for detecting, recording, and measuring many aspects of a program's performance. Instrumentation code can be added at any stage of the compilation process by specially‐modified system tools such as a compiler or linker or by new tools from a measurement system. For several reasons, adding instrumentation code after the compilation process—by rewriting the executable file—presents fewer complications and leads to more complete measurements. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Software Practice and Experience Wiley

Rewriting executable files to measure program behavior

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Wiley
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Copyright © 1994 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0038-0644
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1097-024X
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10.1002/spe.4380240204
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Abstract

Inserting instrumentation code in a program is an effective technique for detecting, recording, and measuring many aspects of a program's performance. Instrumentation code can be added at any stage of the compilation process by specially‐modified system tools such as a compiler or linker or by new tools from a measurement system. For several reasons, adding instrumentation code after the compilation process—by rewriting the executable file—presents fewer complications and leads to more complete measurements.

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Software Practice and Experience – Wiley

Published: Feb 1, 1994

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