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The command "gprof -bz" is used to invoke the gprof tool with specific options "-bz".

Gprof is a profiling tool used for analyzing the execution of a program to identify performance bottlenecks and gather statistical information about its behavior. It is generally used for C and C++ programs.

The "-bz" options in the command have the following meanings:

"-b": This option generates a binary profile that can be used to examine the program's execution.
"-z": This option causes gprof to include all symbols in the profile, even if they are not called by the program itself. By default, only symbols actually called by the program are included.

By using these options, the gprof tool will create a binary profile file that includes all symbols, even those that are not directly called by the program. This can provide a more complete analysis of the program's behavior and help identify additional areas for optimization or improvement.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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