google / google/perfetto

Allow breaking down tree explorer by process/thread and other arbitrary types

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Description

We should add ways to add arbitrary top-level and bottom-level breakdowns to the tree explorer.

For example, breaking down roots by a Java heap type *or* breaking down by the process or thread or cpu or core type etc.

There's lots of uses for this.

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start by locating the tree explorer entry point and the code that currently defines its root and bottom-level breakdowns. Review how process, thread, CPU/core, and Java heap types are represented, then clarify the intended extension points and supported combinations with maintainers. Done means arbitrary top-level and bottom-level breakdowns work in the explorer with coverage for the requested examples.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
observability-sre, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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