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name: performance-trace-guide description: Guide collection and analysis of performance traces. Use when a mid-level developer needs to diagnose slowness.

Performance Trace Guide

Purpose

Guide collection and analysis of performance traces.

Inputs to request

• Slow endpoint or workflow.
• Target latency or throughput goals.
• Tracing tool and environment.

Workflow

1. Define the slow path and target metrics.
2. Collect traces with minimal noise and stable load.
3. Analyze hotspots and propose optimizations.

Output

• Trace analysis summary and actions.

Quality bar

• Use representative load and data.
• Quantify the impact of fixes.