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Frequently Asked Questions

File System Operations​

Q: How to handle file permission issues?​

A: When performing file system operations, ensure that your application has the necessary permissions to access the target directory. For Electron applications, this typically means:

  • Running with appropriate user privileges
  • Requesting necessary permissions at runtime
  • Handling permission-related errors gracefully

Q: What's the best way to handle large files?​

A: For large file operations:

  • Use streaming operations when possible
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Consider using compression for storage
  • Monitor memory usage during operations

Process Management​

Q: How to properly release process resources?​

A: To ensure proper resource management:

  • Always call kill() when a process is no longer needed
  • Use the ProcessEvent.Exited event to handle process termination
  • Implement proper error handling for process operations
  • Clean up event listeners when the process is terminated

Event System​

Q: How to prevent memory leaks in the event system?​

A: To prevent memory leaks:

  • Always unbind event listeners when they're no longer needed
  • Use once() for one-time events instead of manual unbinding