http://www.takipioncode.com/2014/01/07/double-agent-java-vs-native-agents/

List the pros of using native agent - http://apmblog.compuware.com/2014/01/15/pros-and-cons-of-using-java-vs-native-agent-for-application-performance-management/

Writing a Profiler in 240 Lines of Pure Java - https://mostlynerdless.de/blog/2023/03/27/writing-a-profiler-in-240-lines-of-pure-java/