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Jun 20, 2025 · Fundamentals

Mastering Linux Kernel Tracepoints: How TRACE_EVENT() Automates Tracing

This article explains the evolution of Linux kernel tracepoints, the design of the TRACE_EVENT() macro, its six parameters, and how to define, compile, and use tracepoints such as sched_switch for efficient, low‑overhead kernel tracing across various tracers.