linebender / linebender/resvg

Add memory limits

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Description

Add an ability to limit memory usage somehow. Or at least limit maximum Pixmaps size.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry point. Start by tracing how resvg creates Pixmaps and determine whether the intended limit is total memory usage, maximum Pixmap dimensions, or both; done should include a documented limit and tests showing that oversized allocations are rejected or constrained.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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