Axiom Memory Debugging

About

Axiom Memory Debugging provides a systematic framework for identifying and fixing memory-related issues in Apple platform development. It moves beyond guesswork by guiding developers through Instruments workflows, Memory Graph Debugger techniques, and diagnostic code patterns to uncover progressive memory growth, un-deallocated objects, and timer-based leaks. The skill also addresses advanced scenarios like Jetsam (system memory pressure) mitigation and state restoration, ensuring apps remain stable and performant under high-resource conditions or background execution.

Key Features

• Jetsam mitigation strategies to prevent background app termination
• Identification of common retain cycles and closure capture leaks
• Systematic Instruments and Memory Graph Debugger diagnostic workflows
• 233 GitHub stars
• MetricKit integration for real-world memory pressure monitoring
• Automated deinit logging for view controllers and view models

Use Cases

• Optimizing background memory footprint to reduce OS-level process kills
• Diagnosing app crashes that occur after 10-15 minutes of continuous use
• Identifying why view controllers remain in memory after being dismissed