Understanding Instruments in Xcode, testing for leaks

Question

I just started using Instruments, a nice little tool for testing memory allocations/ leaks and all that great stuff. But I\'m pretty confused at how it works... Ive looked f

Answer 1

The best way to learn how to use Instruments is to watch the iOS/macOS Development Essential/Advanced/Foundation videos as well as the WWDC session videos on the topic.

You can find a list at past WWDC Session Videos to watch. They do not require a developer account to access.

iPhone Foundation Development Videos:

• Session 916 - Getting Started with Instruments

WWDC 2009:

• Session 414 - iPhone Performance Optimization with Instruments

WWDC 2010:

• Session 304 - What's New in Instruments
• Session 306 - Automating User Interface Testing with Instruments
• Session 309 - Advanced Performance Analysis with Instruments
• Session 311 - Advanced Memory Analysis with Instruments

WWDC 2011:

• Session 310 - What's New In Instruments
• Session 312 - iOS Performance and Power Optimization with Instruments

WWDC 2012:

• Session 409 - Learning Instruments

WWDC 2014:

• Session 418 - Improving Your App with Instruments

WWDC 2015:

• Session 412 - Profiling in Depth

WWDC 2016:

• Session 411 - System Trace in Depth
• Session 418 - Using Time Profiler in Instruments

WWDC 2018:

• Session 405 - Measuring Performance Using Logging
• Session 407 - Practical Approaches to Great App Performance
• Session 410 - Creating Custom Instruments

WWDC 2019:

• Session 411 - Getting Started with Instruments
• Session 414 - Developing a Great Profiling Experience
• Session 421 - Modeling in Custom Instruments