vectordotdev / vectordotdev/vector

Add check for memory leaks to CI

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Description

A check for memory leaks can be added to CI in order to detect leaks caused by native dependencies. It can be done in a way similar to how it was added to quick-js crate.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by inspecting the repository's existing CI configuration and the linked quick-js crate change. Determine how a memory-leak check can cover native dependencies without disrupting normal CI runs. Done means CI reliably detects and reports memory leaks caused by those dependencies.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
ci-cd
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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