⚡ Move GPX file write to Dispatchers.IO#27
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Resolves the issue where exporting large GPX files blocks the main thread. By moving the `FileOutputStream` write operation inside `withContext(Dispatchers.IO)`, we prevent UI jank while generating and saving tracking data. Co-authored-by: Max97k <14903047+Max97k@users.noreply.github.com>
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This pull request updates the exportGpxFile function in HistoryScreen.kt to be a suspend function and offloads the file writing operation to Dispatchers.IO. The reviewer recommends also moving other blocking operations, such as directory creation and string-to-byte-array conversion, inside the withContext(Dispatchers.IO) block to fully prevent main thread blocking.
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| val path = File(context.cacheDir, "gpx_exports") | ||
| if (!path.exists()) path.mkdirs() | ||
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| val file = File(path, fileName) | ||
| FileOutputStream(file).use { | ||
| it.write(gpxContent.toByteArray()) | ||
| withContext(Dispatchers.IO) { | ||
| FileOutputStream(file).use { | ||
| it.write(gpxContent.toByteArray()) | ||
| } | ||
| } |
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The directory existence check (path.exists()) and creation (path.mkdirs()), as well as the string-to-byte-array conversion (gpxContent.toByteArray()), are blocking or CPU-intensive operations that are currently executed on the main thread. To fully adhere to the goal of offloading I/O operations to Dispatchers.IO, these operations should also be moved inside the withContext(Dispatchers.IO) block.
| val path = File(context.cacheDir, "gpx_exports") | |
| if (!path.exists()) path.mkdirs() | |
| val file = File(path, fileName) | |
| FileOutputStream(file).use { | |
| it.write(gpxContent.toByteArray()) | |
| withContext(Dispatchers.IO) { | |
| FileOutputStream(file).use { | |
| it.write(gpxContent.toByteArray()) | |
| } | |
| } | |
| val file = withContext(Dispatchers.IO) { | |
| val path = File(context.cacheDir, "gpx_exports") | |
| if (!path.exists()) path.mkdirs() | |
| val f = File(path, fileName) | |
| FileOutputStream(f).use { | |
| it.write(gpxContent.toByteArray()) | |
| } | |
| f | |
| } |
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Closed: duplicate of #28 which has more complete changes (also fixes TrackingScreen.kt) |
💡 What: Modified
exportGpxFileinHistoryScreen.ktto become asuspendfunction and offload the synchronousFileOutputStreamwrite operation toDispatchers.IO.🎯 Why: To prevent blocking the main (UI) thread when exporting tracking sessions, especially for large datasets. Synchronous I/O on the main thread causes UI stutter and potential ANR errors.
📊 Measured Improvement: Created a local benchmark test (
IOBenchmarkTest) that generated an 8MB dummy GPX content string.Cleaned up the benchmark test before submission as per instructions to not commit temporary files.
PR created automatically by Jules for task 1136922359786142889 started by @Max97k