How can I monitor memory usage in my web application using DevTools?

How can I monitor memory usage in my web application using DevTools?

You can monitor memory usage in your web application by using the Memory panel in Chrome DevTools. Open DevTools, go to the 'Memory' tab, and you can take heap snapshots, record allocation timelines, and more.

What are heap snapshots and how do I use them?

Heap snapshots are a way to capture the memory allocation of your application at a specific point in time. You can take a snapshot by clicking on 'Take snapshot' in the Memory panel. This helps you analyze memory usage and identify memory leaks.

Can I see real-time memory usage while my app is running?

Yes, you can use the 'Performance' tab to record a session and see real-time memory usage. Just click on 'Record', perform actions in your app, and then stop recording to analyze the memory usage over time.

What should I look for to identify memory leaks?

Look for increasing memory usage over time without a corresponding decrease. If memory usage keeps growing after certain actions, it may indicate a memory leak.