[Windows] Embedded Python Memory Leaks #96853 ( Corrected 98%), Need testing
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Description
Hi Python team,
I detected python memory leaks when using it embedded on windows platform, unfortunately the issue I opened was closed.
I decided to correct the issue (though it is not 100% corrected), python now returns most of the memory it takes when finished.
I need test to be done with the modifications I did, especially if it requires any modifications for Unix based systems:
pylifecycle.c --> call function ____Py_ArenaMemoryRelease
obmalloc.c --> Define function ____Py_ArenaMemoryRelease pluss the trackig of memory allocations and releases
Pelase, test it and let me know.
Thanks you all
@AlexSoft73
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Research direction
Start by reviewing pylifecycle.c and obmalloc.c, focusing on the proposed __Py_ArenaMemoryRelease call and allocation tracking. Reproduce the embedded-Python memory-leak behavior on Windows, then check whether the changes affect Unix-based systems. Done means the leak is characterized and tests show that memory is released without regressions.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- operating-systems, performance
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
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- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100