riscv_perf

riscv_perf is a performance profiling library for RISC-V programs. It enables RISC-V developers and hobbyists to collect and visualize performance metrics, providing valuable insights into the efficiency of their programs. Whether you're developing software for RISC-V microcontrollers or experimenting with RISC-V emulators, riscv_perf offers a practical tool to optimize your code.

Features

• Instruction Counting: Track the number of instructions executed during program execution.
• Program Loading: Load RISC-V binary programs into the profiler's memory.
• Profiling Execution: Run and profile the loaded programs.
• Data Visualization: Visualize profiling data, such as the number of instructions executed.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Rust programming language installed
• Basic understanding of RISC-V architecture

Installation

Add riscv_perf to your Cargo.toml:

[dependencies]
riscv_perf = "0.1.0"

Usage Example

Here’s a simple example of how to use riscv_perf in your Rust project:

Create main.rs

use riscv_perf::{profile_program, visualizer};

fn main() {
    // Example RISC-V binary program
    let program = vec![0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x33]; // Example RISC-V binary

    // Profile the program
    let profile_data = profile_program(&program);

    // Visualize the profiling data
    visualizer::visualize_profile_data(&profile_data);
}

Running the Tests

To run the unit tests, use the following command:

cargo test

Contributing

Contributions from anyone interested in improving this library are welcome. Feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Author

Ben Santora bensatlantik@gmail.com

Donate

https://bensatlantik.github.io/