Network Profiling
Network profiling is the process of analyzing and measuring network performance, traffic patterns, and resource usage to identify bottlenecks, optimize efficiency, and troubleshoot issues. It involves collecting data on metrics like latency, bandwidth, packet loss, and throughput across network devices and connections. This practice is essential for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing network infrastructures in both development and production environments.
Developers should learn network profiling to diagnose performance issues in distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-based applications, ensuring optimal user experience and resource utilization. It is critical for debugging slow API calls, identifying network-related bugs, and optimizing data transfer in web, mobile, and IoT applications. Use cases include load testing, security analysis, and capacity planning in DevOps and SRE roles.