microsoft / microsoft/vscode-java-pack

Spring boot extension taking almost 3 gigabytes memory

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Description

One of our dedicated Chinese fan reported this issue to me through WeChat, here are some screenshots he shared:

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Research direction

Start with the screenshots and the Spring Boot extension context described in the issue, then determine how to reproduce the reported nearly 3 GB memory usage. Identify the relevant extension process and capture a comparable memory measurement; done requires a confirmed cause and a verified reduction or clearly documented reproduction.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring-boot, typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
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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