dotMemory 2019.3 Help

Introduction

What is dotMemory?

dotMemory is a memory profiling tool that allows you to analyze memory usage of any .NET-based application. This includes standalone applications (for example, written in C# or VB.NET), ASP.NET web applications, arbitrary .NET processes, and others.

For the information about dotMemory system requirements, refer to this page.

How does it work?

dotMemory collects memory usage data of a running .NET process. The data is then presented to you in a number of views which provide different perspectives on objects in memory.

Why do I need it?

dotMemory allows you to answer a large number of questions related to the memory usage of your app:

  • Why is this object still in memory (what causes the memory leak)?

  • What takes so much memory?

  • How does garbage collection affect the performance of an application (for example high memory traffic)?

  • Are there any memory allocation/distribution patterns violated?

Nevertheless, emergency cases (when you already have memory issues) is not the only reason for memory profiling. dotMemory is a great tool for a daily base use as well. For example, run dotMemory after applying changes to the code or introducing a new algorithm. dotMemory will immediately show you how the things are going — is it getting better or worse. Making the usage of dotMemory one of your obligatory routines will help you to improve your code on-the-fly.

Last modified: 16 April 2020