2.7 KiB
2.7 KiB
Requirements: Memory Leak Prevention
Defined: 2026-02-08 Core Value: Fix memory leaks to ensure stable session experience without freezes or crashes
v1.4 Requirements
Requirements for fixing memory leaks in the session screen. Focus on cleanup patterns.
VU Meters (VUMTR)
- VUMTR-01: Audit VU meter components for interval/timer cleanup on unmount (deferred - throttling is performance, not memory leak)
- VUMTR-02: Fix any leaking setInterval or requestAnimationFrame calls
- VUMTR-03: Ensure animation stops when VU meters are hidden/unmounted
Chat Window (CHAT)
- CHAT-01: Audit WebSocket listener registration and cleanup patterns (verified OK in Phase 19)
- CHAT-02: Check for unbounded message list growth in Redux state
- CHAT-03: Ensure proper cleanup when chat window closes
Session Screen Base (SESS)
- SESS-01: Audit useEffect hooks for missing cleanup return functions
- SESS-02: Check polling intervals for proper cleanup on component unmount (verified OK in Phase 19)
- SESS-03: Audit event listener registration/removal patterns (verified OK in Phase 19)
Verification (VRFY)
- VRFY-01: Session remains stable for 15+ minutes without freeze
- VRFY-02: Memory usage doesn't grow unbounded (verify in browser dev tools)
Out of Scope
| Feature | Reason |
|---|---|
| Recording modal performance | Separate milestone, different component tree |
| New features | Focus purely on fixing existing leaks |
| Backend changes | Frontend-only fixes |
| Major refactoring | Minimal changes to fix leaks, preserve behavior |
Traceability
| Requirement | Phase | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VUMTR-01 | Phase 20 | Deferred |
| VUMTR-02 | Phase 20 | Complete |
| VUMTR-03 | Phase 20 | Complete |
| CHAT-01 | Phase 21 | Complete (verified in Phase 19) |
| CHAT-02 | Phase 21 | Complete |
| CHAT-03 | Phase 21 | Complete |
| SESS-01 | Phase 22 | Complete |
| SESS-02 | Phase 22 | Complete |
| SESS-03 | Phase 22 | Complete |
| VRFY-01 | Phase 23 | Complete |
| VRFY-02 | Phase 23 | Complete |
Coverage:
- v1.4 requirements: 11 total
- Mapped to phases: 11
- Unmapped: 0
Phase Summary:
- Phase 19 (Audit and Discovery): 0 requirements (discovery phase - informs subsequent phases)
- Phase 20 (VU Meter Fixes): 3 requirements (VUMTR-01, VUMTR-02, VUMTR-03)
- Phase 21 (Chat Window Fixes): 3 requirements (CHAT-01, CHAT-02, CHAT-03)
- Phase 22 (Session Screen Fixes): 3 requirements (SESS-01, SESS-02, SESS-03)
- Phase 23 (Verification): 2 requirements (VRFY-01, VRFY-02)
Requirements defined: 2026-02-08 Last updated: 2026-02-10 after Phase 23 verification complete