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# [The Bug That Refused to Be Garbage Collected: Hunting Down an IntelliJ Plugin Memory Leak](https://vineeth-s.hashnode.dev/the-bug-that-refused-to-be-garbage-collected-hunting-down-an-intellij-plugin-memory-leak?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how a heap dump uncovered an IntelliJ plugin memory leak and how a proper Disposable hierarchy resolved it.

Jul 27 · 9 min read · vineeth-s.hashnode.dev  
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