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Processing IDE doesn't respond on launch and on saving sketch ( getting stuck - mouse clicks doesn't work)

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Description

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Processing version

4.3.1

Operating system

Windows 10

Steps to reproduce this

"1. When we open processing IDE , IDE's User interface doesn't respond to user clicks for few seconds

  1. Whenever I try to save the sketch, IDE's UI doesn't respond to user clicks for few seconds"
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void setup() {

}

void draw() {

}
Additional context

This is observed only in 4.3.1 version (this bug was not there in 4.3 version)

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Research direction

Reproduce the launch and sketch-save freezes on Windows 10 with Processing 4.3.1, then compare the behavior with 4.3. Investigate the editor's startup and save paths; the fix is complete when the UI remains responsive during both operations.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop, performance
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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