Tech Tip: Attach debugger at startup can affect performance in interpreted mode
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 19 | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: April 4, 2022
When converting an app to 18 R5 or newer, one thing to note is that the option Edit > Attach Debugger At Startup is enabled by default.
While this feature can be useful for troubleshooting possible server-side errors, the trade-off is that performance can be hindered during normal client-side usage (E.G. loading forms, opening records, etc.).
If the app in use hasn't observed any server-side errors or the performance hit has been felt by the clients, it may be worth considering unchecking this setting to help alleviate performance.
While this feature can be useful for troubleshooting possible server-side errors, the trade-off is that performance can be hindered during normal client-side usage (E.G. loading forms, opening records, etc.).
If the app in use hasn't observed any server-side errors or the performance hit has been felt by the clients, it may be worth considering unchecking this setting to help alleviate performance.