Android studio slow performance when working with large kotlin files

Question

I have a problem with Kotlin files in android studio. when the file is too large (for example more than 2000 lines), the android studio is not responding and actually, it freezes when I try to work with it. I should mention that I have no problem with java files it exists only with Kotlin ones. Also, I've increased the IDE RAM but no luck.

I have a Kotlin file with more than 2000 lines and I cannot work it. when I open it, it stuck and freezes, I cannot even close the file anymore, I must quit the IDE and reopen it.

Is there any known issue or a way to solve this problem?

Karlykarlyn

this discussion can help you reddit.com/r/androiddev/comments/7sxhig/… – Avery

@Avery thank you, but I didn't get any helpful hint about my problem from the topic. – Karlykarlyn

Answer 1

You can try disabling file analysis by right-clicking the file, selecting Analyze then choosing Configure Current File Analysis... and setting it to None.

Alternatively, on a Mac, use the shortcut Shift + Option + Command + H. This should prevent AS from running the checks, potentially reducing resource consumption.

Eldred