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Node.js CLI Performance & Profiling/Write heap snapshot on signal

Generate heap snapshots on demand.

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Section: Memory, Profiling, and Coverage

Write heap snapshot on signal

bash
bash
node --heapsnapshot-signal=SIGUSR2 app.js
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Useful for long-running services where you want snapshots without stopping the process.

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