[DLStreamer] Extend latency tracer to support multiple pipelines/branches in the gst launch string

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libraries/dl-streamer/docs/source/dev_guide/MULTIPLE_PIPELINE_SUPPORT.md

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+# Multiple Pipeline Support Enhancement for Latency Tracer
+
+## Overview
+
+This enhancement enables the latency tracer to track **multiple GStreamer pipelines** (both sequential and concurrent), removing the previous single-pipeline limitation.
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+Previously, the latency tracer could only track one pipeline at a time:
+- ❌ Only the first pipeline was tracked
+- ❌ Subsequent pipelines triggered a warning
+- ❌ Elements from other pipelines were ignored
+
+## Changes Made
+
+### 1. **BranchKey Enhancement** (Line ~138-160)
+Changed from `pair<source, sink>` to `tuple<source, sink, pipeline>` to separate statistics per pipeline.
+
+```cpp
+// OLD: Only source and sink
+using BranchKey = pair<GstElement*, GstElement*>;
+
+// NEW: Include pipeline to separate stats
+using BranchKey = tuple<GstElement*, GstElement*, GstElement*>;
+```
+
+Added `BranchKeyHash` struct for proper tuple hashing and updated `create_branch_key()` helper.
+
+### 2. **Pipeline Detection** (Line ~495-530)
+Replaced `is_parent_pipeline()` with `is_in_pipeline()` to check if element is in **any** pipeline.
+
+```cpp
+// OLD: Check if element is in specific pipeline (lt->pipeline)
+static bool is_parent_pipeline(LatencyTracer *lt, GstElement *elem)
+
+// NEW: Check if element is in any pipeline
+static bool is_in_pipeline(LatencyTracer *lt, GstElement *elem)
+```
+
+Added `find_pipeline_for_element()` helper to identify which pipeline an element belongs to.
+
+### 3. **Element Tracking** (Line ~760-815)
+Updated `on_element_change_state_post()` to discover elements in **all** pipelines transitioning to PLAYING state.
+
+```cpp
+// OLD: Only track lt->pipeline
+if (GST_STATE_TRANSITION_NEXT(change) == GST_STATE_PLAYING && elem == lt->pipeline)
+
+// NEW: Track all pipelines
+if (GST_STATE_TRANSITION_NEXT(change) == GST_STATE_PLAYING && GST_IS_PIPELINE(elem))
+```
+
+### 4. **Pipeline Registration** (Line ~815-824)
+Removed single-pipeline restriction in `on_element_new()`.
+
+```cpp
+// OLD: Store first pipeline only, warn about subsequent ones
+if (!lt->pipeline)
+    lt->pipeline = elem;
+else
+    GST_WARNING_OBJECT(lt, "pipeline already exists...");
+
+// NEW: Log all pipelines for tracking
+GST_INFO("Latency tracer will track pipeline: %s", GST_ELEMENT_NAME(elem));
+```
+
+### 5. **Data Structure Optimization**
+Changed from `map` to `unordered_map` with custom hash for better performance with tuple keys.
+
+## Benefits
+
+✅ **Sequential pipelines**: Each pipeline tracked separately  
+✅ **Concurrent pipelines**: Multiple pipelines running simultaneously  
+✅ **Per-pipeline stats**: Stats separated by pipeline using tuple key  
+✅ **Backward compatible**: Single pipeline case still works  
+✅ **No API changes**: Same `GST_TRACERS` environment variable  
+
+## Usage
+
+### Sequential Pipelines (Python Example)
+
+```python
+import gi
+gi.require_version('Gst', '1.0')
+from gi.repository import Gst
+import os
+
+os.environ['GST_TRACERS'] = 'latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)'
+Gst.init(None)
+
+# Pipeline 1
+pipe1 = Gst.parse_launch("videotestsrc num-buffers=100 ! fakesink")
+pipe1.set_state(Gst.State.PLAYING)
+pipe1.get_state(Gst.CLOCK_TIME_NONE)
+pipe1.set_state(Gst.State.NULL)
+
+# Pipeline 2 - Now tracked! ✓
+pipe2 = Gst.parse_launch("videotestsrc num-buffers=100 ! fakesink")  
+pipe2.set_state(Gst.State.PLAYING)
+pipe2.get_state(Gst.CLOCK_TIME_NONE)
+pipe2.set_state(Gst.State.NULL)
+```
+
+### Concurrent Pipelines (gst-launch Example)
+
+```bash
+# Terminal 1
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+gst-launch-1.0 videotestsrc num-buffers=100 ! fakesink &
+
+# Terminal 2
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+gst-launch-1.0 videotestsrc num-buffers=100 ! fakesink &
+```
+
+## Expected Output
+
+**With sequential pipelines**:
+```
+# Pipeline 1 running
+source_name=videotestsrc0, sink_name=fakesink0, frame_num=100...
+
+# Pipeline 2 running (now tracked!)
+source_name=videotestsrc0, sink_name=fakesink0, frame_num=100...
+```
+
+**With concurrent pipelines**:
+```
+# Both tracked simultaneously
+source_name=videotestsrc0, sink_name=fakesink0, frame_num=50... (pipeline1)
+source_name=videotestsrc0, sink_name=fakesink0, frame_num=50... (pipeline2)
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+Two test scripts are provided:
+
+### 1. Sequential Pipeline Test
+```bash
+cd libraries/dl-streamer/docs/source/dev_guide
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+GST_DEBUG="latency_tracer:5" \
+python3 test_sequential_pipelines.py
+```
+
+### 2. Concurrent Pipeline Test
+```bash
+cd libraries/dl-streamer/docs/source/dev_guide
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+GST_DEBUG="latency_tracer:5" \
+python3 test_concurrent_pipelines.py
+```
+
+## Files Modified
+
+- **latency_tracer.cpp**: All implementation changes
+- **latency_tracer.h**: No changes (maintains binary compatibility)
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### BranchKey Hash Function
+Uses boost::hash_combine pattern for efficient tuple hashing:
+```cpp
+h1 ^= h2 + 0x9e3779b9 + (h1 << 6) + (h1 >> 2);
+h1 ^= h3 + 0x9e3779b9 + (h1 << 6) + (h1 >> 2);
+```
+
+### Pipeline Discovery
+The new `find_pipeline_for_element()` walks up the element hierarchy to find the top-level pipeline:
+```cpp
+GstObject *parent = GST_OBJECT_CAST(elem);
+while (parent) {
+    if (GST_IS_PIPELINE(parent)) {
+        return GST_ELEMENT_CAST(parent);
+    }
+    parent = GST_OBJECT_PARENT(parent);
+}
+```
+
+## Backward Compatibility
+
+- The `lt->pipeline` field is retained in the struct for binary compatibility
+- Single pipeline tracking still works as before
+- No changes to the public API or environment variables
+- No changes to the header file
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+- Uses `unordered_map` with custom hash for O(1) average lookup
+- Pipeline pointer is cached with branch key to avoid repeated lookups
+- Element type cache still provides O(1) type checking
+- Topology cache still provides O(1) source lookup
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+Possible future improvements:
+- Add pipeline name to log output for better identification
+- Add per-pipeline statistics summary on shutdown
+- Add configuration option to limit tracked pipelines

libraries/dl-streamer/docs/source/dev_guide/PR_SUMMARY.md

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+# Pull Request Summary: Multiple Pipeline Support for Latency Tracer
+
+## Overview
+
+This PR implements comprehensive support for tracking **multiple GStreamer pipelines** (both sequential and concurrent) in the DL Streamer latency tracer, removing the previous single-pipeline limitation.
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+Previously, the latency tracer could only track one pipeline at a time:
+- ❌ Only the first pipeline was tracked
+- ❌ Subsequent pipelines triggered warnings: "pipeline already exists, multiple pipelines may not give right result"
+- ❌ Elements from other pipelines were ignored
+
+This was particularly problematic for Python applications using `Gst.parse_launch()` to create multiple pipelines sequentially, and for applications running concurrent pipelines.
+
+## Solution
+
+### Core Changes (latency_tracer.cpp)
+
+1. **Enhanced BranchKey Structure**
+   - Changed from `pair<source, sink>` to `tuple<source, sink, pipeline>`
+   - Enables proper statistics separation per pipeline
+   - Added custom hash function (`BranchKeyHash`) using golden ratio conjugate constant
+
+2. **Pipeline Tracking Logic**
+   - Replaced `is_parent_pipeline()` with `is_in_pipeline()` - checks if element is in **any** pipeline
+   - Added `find_pipeline_for_element()` - identifies which pipeline an element belongs to
+   - Modified `on_element_new()` - removes single-pipeline restriction, tracks all pipelines
+   - Updated `on_element_change_state_post()` - discovers elements in all pipelines transitioning to PLAYING
+
+3. **Data Structure Optimization**
+   - Changed from `map` to `unordered_map` for O(1) average lookup performance
+   - Custom hash function for efficient tuple hashing
+
+4. **Safety Improvements**
+   - Added null check for pipeline pointer with debug logging
+   - Gracefully handles edge cases where elements aren't in pipelines
+
+### Backward Compatibility
+
+- ✅ No changes to `latency_tracer.h` - maintains binary interface
+- ✅ Struct layout unchanged - preserves ABI stability
+- ✅ `lt->pipeline` field retained (unused but kept for compatibility)
+- ✅ GStreamer callback signatures maintained (unused params documented)
+- ✅ Single pipeline case continues to work as before
+
+## Testing
+
+### Test Scripts Created
+
+1. **test_sequential_pipelines.py**
+   - Tests sequential pipeline creation and tracking
+   - Validates that both pipe1 and pipe2 are tracked
+   - Ensures no warning messages about multiple pipelines
+
+2. **test_concurrent_pipelines.py**
+   - Tests concurrent pipeline execution
+   - Uses threading to run pipelines simultaneously
+   - Validates separate statistics for each pipeline
+
+### Usage
+
+```bash
+# Sequential test
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+GST_DEBUG="latency_tracer:5" \
+python3 test_sequential_pipelines.py
+
+# Concurrent test
+GST_TRACERS="latency_tracer(flags=pipeline)" \
+GST_DEBUG="latency_tracer:5" \
+python3 test_concurrent_pipelines.py
+```
+
+## Documentation
+
+Created **MULTIPLE_PIPELINE_SUPPORT.md** with:
+- Detailed explanation of all changes
+- Usage examples (Python and gst-launch)
+- Technical implementation details
+- Expected output examples
+- Performance considerations
+
+## Code Quality
+
+### Code Review
+- ✅ 4 rounds of code review feedback addressed
+- ✅ Added comprehensive comments explaining design decisions
+- ✅ Documented GStreamer callback signature constraints
+- ✅ Explained ABI/binary compatibility requirements
+
+### Security
+- ✅ Passed CodeQL security scan (0 alerts)
+- ✅ Proper null pointer checks
+- ✅ Safe error handling
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **Functionality**
+   - ✅ Sequential pipelines tracked separately
+   - ✅ Concurrent pipelines supported
+   - ✅ Per-pipeline statistics properly isolated
+
+2. **Compatibility**
+   - ✅ No API changes (same environment variables)
+   - ✅ ABI stable (shared library compatible)
+   - ✅ Single pipeline case unchanged
+
+3. **Performance**
+   - ✅ O(1) average lookup with unordered_map
+   - ✅ Efficient tuple hashing
+   - ✅ No performance degradation for single pipeline
+
+## Technical Highlights
+
+### Hash Function
+Uses boost::hash_combine pattern with golden ratio conjugate (φ⁻¹ * 2³²):
+```cpp
+h1 ^= h2 + 0x9e3779b9 + (h1 << 6) + (h1 >> 2);
+h1 ^= h3 + 0x9e3779b9 + (h1 << 6) + (h1 >> 2);
+```
+
+### Pipeline Discovery
+Walks up element hierarchy to find pipeline ancestor:
+```cpp
+GstObject *parent = GST_OBJECT_CAST(elem);
+while (parent) {
+    if (GST_IS_PIPELINE(parent)) {
+        return GST_ELEMENT_CAST(parent);
+    }
+    parent = GST_OBJECT_PARENT(parent);
+}
+```
+
+## Files Modified
+
+| File | Lines Changed | Description |
+|------|--------------|-------------|
+| `latency_tracer.cpp` | +87 -21 | Core implementation |
+| `test_sequential_pipelines.py` | +105 | Sequential test |
+| `test_concurrent_pipelines.py` | +159 | Concurrent test |
+| `MULTIPLE_PIPELINE_SUPPORT.md` | +199 | Documentation |
+| **Total** | **+550 -21** | |
+
+## Testing Recommendations
+
+1. **Build and install** the updated latency tracer plugin
+2. **Run provided test scripts** to validate basic functionality
+3. **Test with real applications** that use multiple pipelines
+4. **Verify backward compatibility** with existing single-pipeline applications
+
+## Migration Notes
+
+No migration required! The change is fully backward compatible:
+- Existing code using single pipeline continues to work
+- Same environment variables and configuration
+- No code changes needed in applications
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+Possible future improvements (out of scope for this PR):
+- Add pipeline name to log output for better identification
+- Add per-pipeline statistics summary on shutdown
+- Add configuration option to limit number of tracked pipelines
+- Add metrics for cross-pipeline comparisons
+
+## Conclusion
+
+This PR successfully implements comprehensive multiple pipeline support in the latency tracer while maintaining full backward compatibility, passing all code reviews and security scans, and providing thorough testing and documentation.