Save cProfile output to a file

bash

python -m cProfile -o profile.stats app.py

Learn the surrounding workflow

Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.

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Read and sort a saved profile run.

Open In sheetpythonsame section

Print detailed import resolution activity.

Inspect GC activity when memory grows unexpectedly.

Inspect interpreter paths and site initialization.

Useful for experiments while diagnosing leaks.