v4.2.1

lightpanda-io/browserv4.2.1Aug 22, 2025by ravitemer

AI Summary

This release significantly improves stability by fixing persistent deadlock issues in workspace caching and implementing robust retry mechanisms.

Key Highlights

Fixed persistent deadlocks in Workspace Cache Locking.
Increased lock retry delay from 50ms to 100ms for better stability.
Added automatic stale lock file cleanup after maximum retry attempts.
Implemented recursive retry mechanism with infinite loop protection.

Full Release Notes


### Fixed

- **Workspace Cache Locking**: Improved lock file handling to prevent persistent deadlocks
  - Increased lock retry delay from 50ms to 100ms for better stability
  - Added automatic stale lock file cleanup after maximum retry attempts
  - Implemented recursive retry mechanism with infinite loop protection
  - Enhanced error messaging and logging for lock acquisition failures
  - Resolves issue where crashed processes could leave persistent lock files blocking new hub instances