kragniz / kragniz/python-etcd3

Memory/threads leak

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Python
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Description

Repeatedly calling etcd3.client(...) in a loop will leak lots of memory over time. The main reasons seems to be that this creates a watcher thread every time. This thread is never stopped or deleted thus causing memory to grow without bounds.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing repeated etcd3.client(...) calls in a loop and inspect the watcher thread lifecycle. Trace why each client-created watcher remains alive; done means repeated client creation no longer causes unbounded watcher threads or memory growth.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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