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Notepad++ 8.0 hangs and not responding when xml files compares using Compare Plugin

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Description

Description of the Issue

Notepad++ 8.0 hangs and not responding when xml files compares using Compare Plugin

Steps to Reproduce the Issue
  1. Launch Notepad++
  2. Open 2 xml files (size :400kb)
  3. use compare plugin and compare the files
Expected Behavior

Comparison has to be done within 5 sec

Actual Behavior

Notepad++ 8.0 hangs and not responding

Debug Information

Notepad++ v8 (64-bit)
Build time : Jun 6 2021 - 18:38:25
Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Command Line : "C:\file1.xml"
Admin mode : OFF
Local Conf mode : OFF
Cloud Config : OFF
OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
OS Version : 2004
OS Build : 19041.804

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in Notepad++ v8 with the Compare Plugin, using two 400 KB XML files as described. Confirm whether the application hangs and measure the comparison time; done means the comparison completes without Notepad++ becoming unresponsive and meets the reported five-second expectation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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