srwi / srwi/PyCharm-PixelLens

Add lazy data loading for large data

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enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
Stars
99
Forks
7
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

Very large data cannot be loaded due to PyCharm heap constraints. One way to work around it is to lazily load slices of the data when selecting different layers or channels.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by locating the current data-loading path used when selecting layers or channels, then determine how large data is retained and how slices could be loaded on demand; done means very large data can be viewed within PyCharm heap constraints while changing selections loads the relevant slices.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin, python
Domain
data, performance, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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