JAX London is an annual October conference for Java and Software Architecture enthusiasts, attracting software engineers and enterprise professionals. In 2022, architect Ram Lakshmanan presented on "Let's crash your applications," focusing on creating sample code that triggers issues like memory leaks and deadlocks to aid in understanding and resolving software problems.
This article describes how to simulate a CPU spike in Kotlin using an example program that launches six threads running infinite loops. It explains methods for troubleshooting high CPU consumption through both manual and automated approaches, highlighting the use of the yCrash tool to identify problematic threads and code lines causing the issue.
JAX – Online conference is an event for Java and software architecture enthusiasts. This year, it featured a presentation titled “Let's crash the applications!” by an architect, focusing on issues like memory leaks, thread leaks, and CPU spikes. Understanding these problems aids in diagnosis and solutions.