A system resource utilization metric for the Android operating system provides quantifiable data regarding the consumption of resources by various processes and the overall system. As an example, observing this metric during a graphically intensive application’s execution reveals the demands placed on the CPU and GPU.
Quantifying resource usage is essential for optimizing application performance, identifying potential bottlenecks, and understanding the system’s behavior under varying workloads. Historically, developers relied on coarser-grained tools; currently, more refined mechanisms enable precise measurement, leading to improvements in battery life and responsiveness of Android devices.
