Resource hog...how do I lower the resources meter

[wujen]

hey all,


I have a general question...

How do you make a program not a resource hog....I am developing a language program and before I make it beta is there any way to lower the resources.
When I have nothing but the "normal" stuff running the resource meter is like this:
system resource meter: 46 % free
user resource meter: 46 % free
GDI resource meter: 61% free

but once i have my application running:
system resource meter: 28 % free
user resource meter: 31 % free
GDI resource meter: 29% free

when i have vb6 sp 4 open it is
35
35
41


so is it normal for an application a resource hog...is there anyt hing that i can do to get it more friendlier???

Aaron

 

[woyler]

Simply, write efficient code. Make sure you release memory as soon as you are finished with it. This includes variables, objects, forms, etc. Create and use only what you will need. The more controls you use, the larger the app becomes, not like text boxes, but larger and 3rd party controls. There are many things that you should include and avoid, but the above is something to keep in mind.