iOS Question Local Builder - compile on mac-mini is to slow

[Filippo]

Hi,

for some time now, compilation on my Mac mini (M2 chip) has been taking a very long time, but only the first compilation after a “clean project” or a change to the code.
The project is really very small.

What could be the cause?
B4i Version 8.90

Here is a screenshot; sometimes it even takes over 2 minutes.

 

[Erel]

This is indeed too slow. Have you tried to boot the Mac?

 

[Filippo]

This is indeed too slow. Have you tried to boot the Mac?

Yes, I even cleaned up the hard drive because it only had 7-8 GB free.

Here is today's test again.
1) B4i-start und compile

2) compile after a “clean project”

 

[Erel]

Not sure. Maybe low on RAM?

 

[Filippo]

Not sure. Maybe low on RAM?

My Mac-mini has 8 GB of RAM, that should be enough, right?

 

[Sandman]

This Wish seems related:

Provide a little more timing info when using remote compiler

This is based partly on this thread: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/sending-data-to-the-remote-compiler-error-b4i.124470/ To help with the "why does the compiling take so long", a report in the compile window with something like this might help: Sending to Server1: 3 min 34 sec...

www.b4x.com

 

[Filippo]

But that shouldn't be the case for me, because 1GB LAN should be sufficient, right?

 

[Erel]

My Mac-mini has 8 GB of RAM, that should be enough, right?

You can monitor the RAM usage with Activity Monitor while it is compiling. Maybe it will reveal something.

 

[Filippo]

Hi Erel,

I have now used the “Activity Monitor” and taken two screenshots, but I don't see anything serious.

I also disabled all automatic background processes, but noticed no improvement.

 

[Sandman]

I'm not an expert at all at this, but at this point I would be interested to know if you get the same slow speed if you use the hosted builders? And also, do you get the same slow speed for a completely new "hello world" project, if using the local builder?

 

[Filippo]

I'm not an expert at all at this, but at this point I would be interested to know if you get the same slow speed if you use the hosted builders? And also, do you get the same slow speed for a completely new "hello world" project, if using the local builder?

I could try it, but unfortunately I don't have access to the hosted builders.
Maybe Erel can give me access for a few tests?

 

[Erel]

I've sent you an id for the hosted builder.

 

[Filippo]

I've sent you an id for the hosted builder.

Thanks a lot, Erel!
I just tested it, and compilation runs much faster with your “Hosted Builder.”
This means that something on my server is not configured correctly, but what?

 

[Filippo]

I've been cleaning up my Mac Mini over the last few days, so this new test may look better than the others today.
When I compare the two compilations (Hosted Builder and my Local Builder), there is only a 3-second(18.85s - 15.10s) difference; I think that's acceptable.

Thank you, Erel, for your excellent support.

 

[Sandman]

I realized one more thing you could try, if you have the energy: create a brand new account on your Mac and install the builder in it. It just might make a difference.

 

[Filippo]

I realized one more thing you could try, if you have the energy: create a brand new account on your Mac and install the builder in it. It just might make a difference.

Thank you for your tip, but as I already wrote, the problem is no longer a big problem, I think we can live with it.