OpenEdge Memory Profiler: Achieve Application Performance and Stability

Now more than ever, optimizing application performance and maintaining system stability are paramount. With the Progress OpenEdge Memory Profiler (OEMP), developers can see memory-related issues within OpenEdge applications. The profiler is a powerful tool designed to help Advanced Business Language (ABL) developers and organizations achieve their performance and stability goals.

What Is the OpenEdge Memory Profiler?

Memory issues can slow down applications, causing a lag and overall poor performance. In the worst cases, they can exhaust memory and crash the application. The OpenEdge Memory Profiler is a tool that helps identify these problems by visualizing platform and application memory usage.

Key Benefits of the OpenEdge Memory Profiler

Memory Consumption

• Identifies excessive memory consumption
• Pinpoints areas of high memory usage or improper cleanup
• Optimizes memory usage for improved application stability

Memory Leaks

• Detects possible memory leaks during development and testing
• Prevents potential problems in production environments
• Identifies memory issues under true load conditions in UAT

Developer Productivity

• Provides visualizations and metrics to simplify debugging
• Accelerates the resolution of memory-related issues
• Helps developers optimize memory allocation and refine code
• Supports superior application performance and operational excellence

Key Features of OpenEdge Memory Profiler

Profile Memory Usage

The profiler enables developers to record the memory usage of a running application for a period of time for ABL applications or PAS for OpenEdge instances. Within the profiler tool, a developer can view these memory profiling recordings to visualize a comprehensive view of memory usage over time, helping to identify patterns and potential issues.

View Snapshot Summary

A memory profiler recording comprises a series of snapshots of the application’s memory usage over time. Developers can access a summary list of the application’s objects in memory at any point in time by viewing a snapshot summary. This snapshot summary provides a quick overview of memory allocation, making it easier to identify areas of concern.

Analyze Memory Usage

The profiler allows developers to drill down into detailed information for individual objects within a memory snapshot. This detailed analysis supports developers’ understanding of memory usage at a granular level, enabling more precise analysis.

Compare Snapshots

The OpenEdge Memory Profiler provides developers with a clear and actionable analysis of application memory consumption across two distinct points in time.

Manage Recordings

Recordings exist on disk when produced. The OEMP imports recordings for analysis. To manage storage and maintain relevant data, developers can delete one or more of the imported recordings. This feature helps keep the database organized and retains only pertinent data for analysis. Files on disk will never be deleted directly by the profiler.

FAQ: OpenEdge Memory Profiler

1. What does a Memory Profiler do?

A Memory Profiler is a diagnostic tool that tracks and analyzes how an application uses memory over time. It helps developers identify issues such as excessive memory consumption, unused objects and memory leaks that can degrade performance or cause system crashes. The OpenEdge Memory Profiler specifically provides detailed visualizations and metrics for ABL applications and PAS for OpenEdge instances, enabling teams to pinpoint problems early in development and support maximum application stability.

2. Is this a .NET or Python profiler?

No — the OpenEdge Memory Profiler is not a .NET or Python profiler. It is purpose-built for Progress OpenEdge environments, including applications developed in the Advanced Business Language (ABL) and those running on PAS for OpenEdge. This focus allows that the tool delivers highly relevant insights for OpenEdge developers, rather than offering generic memory profiling for other programming languages.

3. Why is the OpenEdge Memory Profiler the better Memory Profiler?

The OpenEdge Memory Profiler is the optimal choice for OpenEdge developers because it is designed specifically for ABL applications and PAS for OpenEdge servers, making it more accurate and relevant than general-purpose profilers. Key advantages include:

• Platform-specific optimization – analyzes memory usage in the exact environment your application runs in.
• Actionable insights – visualizes and compares snapshots to reveal trends and root causes.
• Migration support – assists in the transition from classic AppServer to PAS for OpenEdge, helping modernize your environment.
• Improved developer productivity – simplifies debugging and speeds up problem resolution.

Conclusion

The OpenEdge Memory Profiler is an indispensable tool for ABL developers and organizations looking to optimize application execution, uphold system stability, and support migration from the classic AppServer to PAS for OpenEdge. By providing detailed insights into memory usage, detecting leaks, and improving productivity, the profiler helps developers create more efficient and reliable applications. Embracing the OpenEdge Memory Profiler is a strategic move towards achieving superior application efficiency and operational excellence.

To learn more about the Progress OpenEdge Memory Profiler, read our whitepaper and visit our webpage.