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How can I locate the stacks of child tasks (threads) using /proc//maps?

  How to Locate Child Tasks (Threads) Using /proc/ /maps Child tasks, also known as threads, play a crucial role in many software applications. Understanding how to locate these child tasks can be helpful for various debugging and performance optimization purposes. In this article, we will explore how you can use the /proc/<pid>/maps file to identify the stacks of child tasks in a Linux environment. What is /proc/<pid>/maps ? Before diving into the details of locating child tasks, let's first understand what /proc/<pid>/maps represents. In Linux, the /proc directory provides a window into the kernel's view of the system. Within this directory, the <pid> directory represents an individual process, where <pid> is the process identifier. Within the <pid> directory, the maps file contains memory mapping information for the process. It provides a comprehensive overview of the virtual memory layout, including the regions utilized by diff