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Softanics Blog - Developer Tools and Programming Guides

Explore developer guides on .NET obfuscation, memory leak detection, app virtualization, and more from the Softanics team.

Deleaker Blog - Memory Leak Detection Tips and Tutorials

Find step-by-step guides on detecting and fixing memory leaks, GDI leaks, and handle leaks in C++, Delphi, and .NET applications.

Native Memory Leaks in Java - Detection and Fix Strategies

JNI-based Java apps can leak native memory outside the garbage collector. Learn how to detect off-heap leaks, profile native allocations, and fix them.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
May 20, 2024

Visual Leak Detector Alternative for C++ Memory Profiling

Looking for an alternative to Visual Leak Detector? Compare tools for memory leak detection in Visual Studio on Windows.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
May 15, 2024

How to detect leaks in ISAPI DLL Written in Delphi?

Running a Delphi ISAPI extension under IIS? Learn how to attach a leak profiler to w3wp.exe and catch memory leaks in your DLL before production.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
May 9, 2024

Identifying and resolving memory leaks in C/C++ in GCC

Struggling with memory leaks in GCC-compiled C/C++ code? Learn practical detection techniques, tooling options, and step-by-step debugging workflows.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 17, 2023

An extension to detect memory leaks in RAD Studio 12 Athens

Deleaker now supports RAD Studio 12 Athens. Learn how this extension helps detect memory, GDI, and handle leaks directly inside the IDE.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 8, 2023

Memory Leak Detection in Clang for C and C++ Developers

Memory leak detection in Clang explained: common causes, available tools, and effective ways to locate leaks in C++ code.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
August 16, 2023

Delphi Memory Profiler for Detecting and Fixing Leaks

Delphi memory profiler guide for detecting memory leaks, analyzing allocations, and improving performance with Deleaker.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
August 7, 2023

C++/CLI Memory Leaks - How to Detect and Fix Them in .NET

Detect and fix memory leaks in C++/CLI mixed assemblies covering both managed and unmanaged heap allocations. Includes profiling walkthrough and examples.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
July 21, 2022

Managed Memory Leaks in .NET - Detection and Fixing Guide

Managed memory leaks in .NET explained: causes, GC internals, common patterns, and techniques to detect and resolve them.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
April 12, 2022

Memory Leaks in Rust - Understanding and Preventing Them

Rust prevents most memory bugs, but leaks are still possible via reference cycles, forgotten allocations, and unsafe code. Learn when and how they occur.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
April 12, 2022

FastMM Alternative for Debugging Delphi Memory Leak Issues

Compare FastMM and Deleaker for Delphi leak debugging. Learn what FastMM misses (system allocations, GDI/handle leaks, UI) and how Deleaker helps.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
March 14, 2022

Memory Leak Detection Tool for MinGW C/C++ Applications

Learn how to detect and fix memory leaks in C++ applications built with MinGW on Windows using a dedicated memory profiler.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
March 14, 2022

User Object Leaks in Windows - Detection and Fixing Guide

Learn how to detect and fix User Objects leaks in Windows applications using profiling tools and best practices.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
January 12, 2022

Handle Leaks in Windows - Detection and Resolution Guide

Windows handle leaks degrade performance and cause mysterious crashes. Learn how to detect, analyze, and fix kernel and user handle leaks quickly.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
December 29, 2021

GDI Resource Leaks in Windows - Identify and Fix Them Fast

GDI resource leaks crash Windows apps silently. Learn how to identify leaking brushes, fonts, and DCs with profiling tools and fix them for good.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
December 16, 2021

Memory Leak Detection in C and C++ - Tools and Techniques

Learn how to detect memory leaks in C and C++ using CRT, WinDBG, and Deleaker, with practical examples and call stack analysis.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
December 10, 2021

Avoid Memory Leaks in C++ - Best Practices and Techniques

Prevent memory leaks in C++ with smart pointers, virtual destructors, and proven memory management techniques.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
December 1, 2021

Visual Studio Memory Profiler: How To Find And Fix Leaks

Turn Visual Studio into a powerful memory profiler for C++ and .NET. Capture snapshots, compare allocations, and trace leaks to their source in minutes.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 22, 2021

Fix Memory Leaks in C++ - Best Debugging Tools and Methods

Master C++ memory leak fixes with RAII patterns, smart pointers, and runtime profilers. Practical examples and tool comparisons to stop leaks fast.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 15, 2021

Deleaker for Visual Studio 2022 - Memory Leak Detection

Deleaker supports Visual Studio 2022. Detect memory and handle leaks efficiently in the new 64-bit Visual Studio debugger.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 3, 2021

Visual Studio Memory Analyzer for Leak Detection and More

Find memory leaks in Visual Studio with heap snapshots, allocation call stacks, and real-time monitoring. A complete guide to integrated leak analysis.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
June 29, 2021

Fix Memory Leaks in C/C++ Using WinDbg Debugging Tutorial

Learn how to find and fix memory leaks in C and C++ on Windows using WinDbg, heap analysis, gflags, and call stack inspection.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
May 30, 2021

Unmanaged Memory Leaks in .NET - How to Detect and Fix Them

Learn how unmanaged memory leaks occur in .NET applications and how to detect and fix them using profilers and debugging tools.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
March 19, 2021

C Memory Analysis Tools - Valgrind and Deleaker Compared

Overview of C memory analysis tools for Linux and Windows. Compare Valgrind on Linux vs Deleaker on Windows for detecting memory leaks in C programs.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
August 7, 2020

Fix Detected Memory Leaks - Diagnosis and Resolution Guide

Go beyond CRT leak detection in Visual Studio. Learn how to pinpoint exact allocation call stacks and fix C++ memory leaks with professional tools.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
July 28, 2020

Deleaker for RAD Studio 10.4 Sydney - Leak Detection Tool

Deleaker is ready for RAD Studio 10.4 Sydney. Find memory and resource leaks directly while debugging Delphi and C++ Builder apps.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
June 25, 2020

Memory leaks detection in a Windows Service written in C++

Long-running C++ Windows services often leak memory in production. Learn how to attach Deleaker standalone or as Visual Studio plugin to find the cause.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
January 25, 2020

Memory Leak Detection in Visual Studio - A Complete Guide

Detect and fix memory leaks in Visual Studio for C++ projects using Deleaker snapshots, comparisons, and call stack analysis.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
January 4, 2020

Valgrind for Windows - Best Alternatives for Memory Analysis

Need Valgrind on Windows? Discover a native alternative for memory leak detection that integrates with Visual Studio, supports C++, Delphi, and more.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
January 4, 2020

Deleaker Integration with Qt Creator for Leak Detection

Deleaker 2019.20 introduces full integration with Qt Creator, allowing developers to detect memory leaks directly inside the IDE.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
June 28, 2019

Deleaker Integration with RAD Studio for Leak Detection

Deleaker 2019.2 brings native RAD Studio integration for finding memory and resource leaks in Delphi and C++ Builder.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
March 11, 2019

C++ Copy Semantics and Resource Management Best Practices

Learn how C++ copy semantics affect resource management, and how RAII, swap, move semantics, and smart pointers prevent leaks and undefined behavior.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 20, 2018

C++/CLI Handle Classes - Development and Resource Guide

Developing C++/CLI handle classes for safe native resource management, including IDisposable, finalizers, and smart handle patterns.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
November 20, 2018

Smart Pointers in C++ - Guide to Safe Memory Management

An in-depth guide to C++ smart pointers explaining std::unique_ptr, std::shared_ptr, std::weak_ptr, ownership, lifetime management, and common pitfalls.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
August 27, 2018

Deleaker 2018.27: new command line tool, bug fixes

Deleaker 2018.27 introduces a standalone command-line leak analysis tool for CI pipelines, plus stability fixes. See what changed and try it today.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
April 26, 2018

Deleaker Resource Usage Graph - Visual Memory Leak Analysis

Deleaker 2018.22 introduces the Resource Usage Graph to monitor memory, GDI, USER32 resources, and handles in real time inside the IDE.

Artem Razin
Artem Razin
April 9, 2018