Create processing_helpers.py

utils/processing_helpers.py

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+import multiprocessing
+import streamlit as st
+
+def get_optimal_workers():
+    """Get optimal number of workers based on CPU cores."""
+    return max(multiprocessing.cpu_count() - 1, 1)
+
+def display_performance_metrics():
+    """Display current system performance metrics."""
+    st.sidebar.markdown("### System Performance")
+    available_cores = multiprocessing.cpu_count()
+    used_cores = st.sidebar.slider(
+        "CPU Cores to Use",
+        min_value=1,
+        max_value=available_cores,
+        value=get_optimal_workers(),
+        help="Adjust the number of CPU cores used for processing"
+    )
+    
+    return {
+        'used_cores': used_cores,
+        'total_cores': available_cores
+    }