Debugging memory leaks in Postgres, heaptrack edition
Read OriginalThis article provides a detailed tutorial on debugging memory leaks in PostgreSQL using the heaptrack tool. It demonstrates how to intentionally introduce memory leaks into the Postgres codebase (specifically in the postmaster process) and then use heaptrack to identify and analyze them. The guide covers building Postgres with debugging symbols, triggering the leaks with client connections, and discusses the relevance of these techniques for C, C++, and Rust projects in general.
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