nextcloud / nextcloud/ios

Markdown files take very long to open

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Description

Steps to reproduce
  1. Create an MD file within Nextcloud on a desktop (e.g. within browser)
  2. Open MD file on iOS with the app
  3. Wait
Expected behaviour

MD file should be opened quick.

Actual behaviour

It takes up to 30 seconds (only a white screen is viewable)

Environment data

iOS version: iOS 16.1

Nextcloud iOS app version: Nextcloud Liquid for iOS 4.5.3.0

Server operating system: Ubuntu 22.04

Web server: Apache

Database: PG 13

PHP version: 8.0-FPM

Nextcloud version: 25

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue by opening an MD file in the Nextcloud iOS app 4.5.3.0 on iOS 16.1, then trace the Markdown-file opening path to identify where the white-screen delay occurs. Done means the file opens promptly without the reported wait of up to 30 seconds.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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