VisualVM and Self Time
JavaPerformanceProfilingCpuVisualvmJava Problem Overview
I've been searching all over for a consistent and clear explanation of what 'self time' actually refers to in the VisualVM context and how does it differ to 'self time (cpu)'. Also does 'self time [%]' refer to self time or self time cpu.
There doesn't appear to be much documentation on this or at least I haven't found it. So any thoughts/input will be appreciated.
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Solution 1 - Java
Self Time
is a wall-clock time spent in the method itself (includes time waiting/sleeping).Self Time (CPU)
is a time processor time, so it does NOT include time spent waiting, sleeping, etc.
- Both columns do NOT include time spent in methods invoked from that method.
- Both
Self Time
andSelf Time (CPU)
in the sampler are approximation of actual data. Self Time [%]
refers to one of the two selectedSelf Time [(CPU)]
columns.