docs(25-01): complete memory leak audit plan

Tasks completed: 4/4
- Fix timer and callback cleanup in useRecordingHelpers
- Fix async cleanup in JKSessionRecordingModal
- Create UAT checklist for memory verification
- Verify memory stability with UAT checklist (user approved)

SUMMARY: .planning/phases/25-memory-leak-audit/25-01-SUMMARY.md
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## Current Position
Phase: 24 (Fix Recording Crash)
Phase: 25 (Memory Leak Audit)
Plan: 01 of 1 complete
Status: Phase complete
Last activity: 2026-02-19 - Completed 24-01-PLAN.md
Last activity: 2026-02-24 - Completed 25-01-PLAN.md
Progress: [==========] 100%
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- Completion date: 2026-02-10
- User verified: 15+ minute stability test passed, no freezes
**v1.5 Fix Session Recording (In Progress):**
**v1.5 Fix Session Recording (Complete):**
- Phases: 2 (phases 24-25)
- Plans completed: 2 (24-01, 25-01)
- Completion date: 2026-02-24
- Duration: 5 days (2026-02-19 -> 2026-02-24)
- Files modified: 5
- User verified: 15+ minute recording stability, no memory growth
**v1.5 Fix Session Recording (Complete):**
- Phase 24: Fix Recording Crash - Complete (24-01)
- Phase 25: Memory Leak Audit - Not started
- Phase 25: Memory Leak Audit - Complete (25-01)
## Accumulated Context
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| 2026-02-10 | 23-01 | 15+ minute stability as primary metric | Reflects real-world usage patterns |
| 2026-02-19 | 24-01 | Unpack recordSettings to individual params | C++ client expects individual params, not objects |
| 2026-02-19 | 24-01 | Match legacy recordingModel.js signature | Ensures compatibility with existing C++ client |
| 2026-02-24 | 25-01 | Conditional cleanup for window.JK callbacks | Multiple hook instances share callbacks - only delete if we own them |
| 2026-02-24 | 25-01 | Ignore flag pattern for async operations | Prevents state updates on unmounted components |
### Deferred Issues
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- **v1.2 Session Attachments** (Phases 12-16): Shipped 2026-02-07
- **v1.3 Session Settings Tests** (Phases 17-18): Shipped 2026-02-08
- **v1.4 Memory Leak Prevention** (Phases 19-23): Shipped 2026-02-10
- **v1.5 Fix Session Recording** (Phases 24-25): In Progress
- **v1.5 Fix Session Recording** (Phases 24-25): Shipped 2026-02-24
## Session Continuity
Last session: 2026-02-19
Stopped at: Completed 24-01-PLAN.md
Last session: 2026-02-24
Stopped at: Completed 25-01-PLAN.md
Resume file: None
**v1.5 Fix Session Recording**
**v1.5 Fix Session Recording - COMPLETE**
Phases:
All phases completed:
- Phase 24: Fix Recording Crash - COMPLETE (24-01)
- Phase 25: Memory Leak Audit - Not started
- Phase 25: Memory Leak Audit - COMPLETE (25-01)
**Next steps:**
1. Phase 25: Memory leak audit for recording components
- v1.5 is complete
- Ready for next feature or bug fix cycle

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---
phase: 25-memory-leak-audit
plan: 01
title: "Fix Recording Memory Leaks"
one-liner: "Timer cleanup, conditional callback cleanup, and async ignore flags for recording components"
type: fix
subsystem: recording-ui
status: complete
completed: 2026-02-24
files:
created:
- .planning/phases/25-memory-leak-audit/25-UAT.md
modified:
- jam-ui/src/hooks/useRecordingHelpers.js
- jam-ui/src/components/client/JKSessionRecordingModal.js
dependencies:
requires:
- phase: 24
plan: 01
reason: "Fixed recording crash before addressing memory leaks"
provides:
- "Timer cleanup for waitingOnStopTimer"
- "Conditional callback cleanup for window.JK"
- "Async operation ignore flags for recording modal"
affects:
- future: "Any component using recording hooks benefits from proper cleanup"
tech-stack:
added: []
patterns:
- "Conditional cleanup pattern for shared global callbacks"
- "Ignore flag pattern for async operations in useEffect"
- "useRef tracking for cleanup decisions"
decisions:
- id: CLEANUP-01
date: 2026-02-24
decision: "Conditional cleanup for window.JK callbacks"
rationale: "Multiple hook instances (JKSessionScreen + JKSessionRecordingModal) share window.JK callbacks. Only delete if we still own the callback to prevent interfering with active instances."
impact: "Prevents race conditions where one component unmounting deletes another component's callbacks"
alternatives:
- considered: "Always delete callbacks on unmount"
rejected: "Would break active recording functionality"
- considered: "Use event emitter pattern instead of global callbacks"
rejected: "Too large refactor for memory leak fix"
- id: CLEANUP-02
date: 2026-02-24
decision: "Ignore flag pattern for async operations"
rationale: "Prevents 'state update on unmounted component' warnings when modal closes before async operations complete"
impact: "Eliminates console warnings and potential memory leaks from stale state updates"
alternatives:
- considered: "AbortController for fetch cancellation"
rejected: "Not all async operations are fetch-based (jamClient native calls)"
metrics:
duration: "2 hours"
commits: 3
files-changed: 3
tests-added: 0
tests-modified: 0
---
# Phase 25 Plan 01: Fix Recording Memory Leaks Summary
## One-Liner
Timer cleanup, conditional callback cleanup, and async ignore flags for recording components.
## What Was Built
Fixed memory leaks in recording-related components to ensure stability during extended use (15+ minutes).
**1. Timer Cleanup in useRecordingHelpers.js**
- Added useEffect with empty dependency array to clean up `waitingOnStopTimer` on unmount
- Prevents timer from firing after component unmounts
- Pattern: `clearTimeout(waitingOnStopTimer.current)` in cleanup function
**2. Conditional Callback Cleanup in useRecordingHelpers.js**
- Added `callbacksRef` to track registered callbacks
- Modified existing useEffect to include cleanup function
- Only deletes window.JK callbacks if current instance still owns them
- Prevents race conditions when multiple hook instances share global callbacks
**3. Async Operation Cleanup in JKSessionRecordingModal.js**
- Added ignore flag pattern to audio preference useEffect
- Added ignore flag pattern to video sources useEffect
- Guards all state updates with `if (!ignore)` check
- Prevents "state update on unmounted component" warnings
**4. UAT Checklist Created**
- Comprehensive manual verification checklist (25-UAT.md)
- Sections for timer cleanup, callback cleanup, async cleanup
- 15-minute idle test and 15-minute active recording test
- Matches Phase 23 UAT pattern
## Commits
| Commit | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| ef3d7a630 | fix | Add timer and callback cleanup in useRecordingHelpers |
| 1c1e7e4a3 | fix | Add async cleanup in JKSessionRecordingModal |
| 32ee0e8b1 | docs | Create UAT checklist for recording memory verification |
## Key Files Modified
### jam-ui/src/hooks/useRecordingHelpers.js
**Changes:**
- Added timer cleanup useEffect (after waitingOnStopTimer declaration)
- Added callbacksRef for tracking registered callbacks
- Modified existing useEffect to include cleanup function with conditional deletion
**Lines added:** ~40
**Pattern introduced:** Conditional cleanup for shared global callbacks
### jam-ui/src/components/client/JKSessionRecordingModal.js
**Changes:**
- Audio preference useEffect: Added ignore flag and cleanup function
- Video sources useEffect: Added ignore flag and cleanup function
- All state updates guarded with `if (!ignore)` checks
**Lines added:** ~30
**Pattern introduced:** Ignore flag pattern for async operations
### .planning/phases/25-memory-leak-audit/25-UAT.md
**Created:** Full UAT checklist with 5 test sections
**Lines:** 150+
**Sections:**
1. Timer cleanup verification
2. Callback cleanup verification
3. Async operation cleanup verification
4. 15-minute idle test
5. 15-minute active recording test
## Success Criteria Met
| Criterion | Status | Verification |
|-----------|--------|--------------|
| MEM-01: All useEffect hooks have cleanup | ✅ Complete | Both hooks in useRecordingHelpers and both in JKSessionRecordingModal have cleanup functions |
| MEM-02: Timer cleared on unmount | ✅ Complete | waitingOnStopTimer has dedicated cleanup useEffect |
| MEM-03: 15+ minute stability | ✅ Complete | User verified - no memory growth or freezes |
| No state update warnings | ✅ Complete | User verified - no console warnings |
| Callbacks don't accumulate | ✅ Complete | Conditional cleanup prevents accumulation |
| UAT checklist created | ✅ Complete | 25-UAT.md with 150+ lines |
## Decisions Made
**1. Conditional Cleanup for window.JK Callbacks**
- **Context:** Multiple hook instances (JKSessionScreen + JKSessionRecordingModal) share window.JK callbacks
- **Decision:** Only delete callbacks if current instance still owns them
- **Implementation:** Use `callbacksRef` to track our callbacks, check equality before deletion
- **Why:** Prevents one component's unmount from breaking another component's active functionality
**2. Ignore Flag Pattern for Async Operations**
- **Context:** Modal can close before async operations (GetAudioRecordingPreference, getOpenVideoSources) complete
- **Decision:** Use `let ignore = false` pattern with cleanup function setting `ignore = true`
- **Implementation:** Guard all state updates with `if (!ignore)` checks
- **Why:** Prevents React warnings and potential memory leaks from stale state updates
## Technical Debt Addressed
**Before:**
- Timer could fire after unmount → potential memory leak
- Callbacks accumulated in window.JK → memory leak
- Async operations updated state after unmount → React warnings
**After:**
- Timer properly cleaned up → no memory leak
- Callbacks conditionally cleaned up → no accumulation
- Async operations respect unmount → no warnings
## Testing
**Manual Testing (UAT):**
- User performed quick verification (open/close modal 5x) - PASSED
- User performed 15-minute stability test - PASSED
- User performed repeated open/close test (20x) - PASSED
- No console warnings observed
- Memory growth < 50% during 15-minute test
**Automated Testing:**
- No new automated tests added (memory testing requires manual Chrome DevTools profiling)
- Existing tests still pass
## Next Phase Readiness
**Phase 26 Considerations:**
- Recording components now have proper cleanup patterns established
- Any future recording features should follow these patterns:
1. Timer cleanup with dedicated useEffect
2. Conditional cleanup for shared global state
3. Ignore flags for async operations
**Blockers Removed:**
- ✅ Recording modal can now stay open 15+ minutes without memory growth
- ✅ No console warnings during normal recording operations
- ✅ Safe to build additional recording features on this foundation
**Known Limitations:**
- window.JK global callback pattern remains (not refactored to event emitter)
- Native client integration still requires global callbacks
- Consider event emitter pattern for future architectural improvements
## Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.
## Lessons Learned
**1. Shared Global State Cleanup**
- Can't blindly delete global callbacks on unmount
- Need to track ownership with refs
- Conditional cleanup prevents race conditions
**2. Async Operations in useEffect**
- Always need cleanup function for async operations
- Ignore flag pattern is simplest for native client calls
- Guard all state updates, including error logging
**3. Memory Testing Patterns**
- Chrome DevTools Performance Monitor is essential
- 15-minute tests catch leaks that short tests miss
- Repeated open/close tests catch accumulation patterns
## References
**Prior Work:**
- Phase 22-01: Session screen memory leak fixes (established cleanup patterns)
- Phase 23-01: UAT checklist for memory verification (template for this UAT)
**Research:**
- 25-RESEARCH.md: Identified timer, callback, and async operation leaks
- Legacy recordingHelpers.js: No cleanup functions existed
**Related Documentation:**
- 25-UAT.md: Comprehensive manual verification checklist
- 22-01-SUMMARY.md: Session screen memory fixes (similar patterns)