mapbox / mapbox/node-cpp-skel

Investigate use of Global instead of Persistent

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C++
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Description

Currently we only use Nan::Persistent which requires that we call Reset() prior to the objects destruction or the object will never be garbage collected. Nan::Global is an alternative that provides automatically calls reset at the time of destruction of the hander.

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Research direction

Start by locating the uses of Nan::Persistent and reviewing how each object is destroyed. Compare those lifecycles with Nan::Global's automatic reset behavior. Done means determining whether the usages can safely switch without leaving objects uncollected, and documenting or implementing the resulting change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
node.js
Domain
backend-api-design
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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