User guide

Skia Perf provides several web interfaces for exploring data, triaging regressions, and querying performance benchmarks.

Comprehensive Guides

Detailed user guides are maintained in the Perf Buildbot repository:

1. Multigraph User Guide

Learn how to use the Multigraph Page (/m):

• Search, filter, and select multiple performance metrics.
• Plot multiple benchmark traces side-by-side using the interactive Test Picker.
• Compare trends across different bot configurations and OS targets.

2. Data Ingestion & Upload Format Guide

Learn how to format and upload benchmark data to Perf:

• Format benchmark outputs into the Perf JSON schema.
• Set up Google Cloud Storage (GCS) bucket paths for automated ingestion.
• Use the perf-tool CLI to validate dataset schemas locally before uploading.

3. Report Page Triage & Analysis Guide

Learn how to navigate the primary Report Page (/u):

• Understand automated regression alerts (anomalies).
• File bugs from the UI.
• Trigger automated Pinpoint bisection jobs.