New Post: Increasing memory during V8 usage

ClearScript wrote:

Hello querdenker,

It doesn't look like you're doing anything wrong. Can you say any more about the sort of work your scripts are doing?

Some general suggestions:​

• Make sure you're using the latest version of ClearScript. A number of memory leaks have been fixed since the last point release.
  

I'm using the latest version.

• Is it possible that your scripts are generating increasing amounts of data that is reachable from the global/root object?
  

I check this on the scripts I have here to test, but i can't check every script, that is executed by the users.

• Try to avoid script compilation as much as possible. Consider using compiled scripts or direct invocation of script functions to re-execute script code.
• We've found that when it comes to garbage collection, V8 is lazy to an extent that can get it in trouble. Consider invoking the garbage collector explicitly via ScriptEngine.CollectGarbage(true). Use a schedule that makes sense for your application - periodically or based on idle state, maximum invocation count, etc.
  

I had this idea before, but didn't implemted it yet. I give it a try.

• If all else fails, consider disposing the script engine and spinning up a fresh instance once in a while - again, using a schedule that makes sense for you.
  

Good luck!

Thanks for your quick response and your hints.