# DevTools 2.44.0 release notes

> Release notes for Dart and Flutter DevTools version 2.44.0.



The 2.44.0 release of the Dart and Flutter DevTools
includes the following changes among other general improvements.
To learn more about DevTools, check out the
[DevTools overview](/tools/devtools/overview).

## General updates

* Fixed various memory leaks and lifecycle issues. -
  [#8901](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8901),
  [#8902](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8902),
  [#8907](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8907),
  [#8917](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8917),
  [#8932](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8932),
  [#8933](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8933),
  [#8934](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8934),
  [#8935](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8935),
  [#8937](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8937),
  [#8953](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8953),
  [#8969](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8969),
  [#8970](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8970),
  [#8975](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8975)

## CPU profiler updates

* Improved the load time and memory usage of CPU profiles.
  * [#8892](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8892)
  * [#8878](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8878)
  * [#8839](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8839)
* Fixed incorrect duration calculations when there is time during which no
  samples were taken - [#8941](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8941).

## Memory updates

* Changed the memory heap snapshot tool so that references are
  included in snapshots by default. -
  [#8899](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8899)

## Debugger updates

* Added a tooltip to describe the exception mode drop-down. -
  [#8849](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8849)
* Updated syntax highlighting with support for digit separators
  and improved comment and string interpolation handling. -
  [#8861](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8861)
* Updated `string_scanner` dependency to avoid some syntax highlighting issues
  when source contains `\r\n` in certain positions on Windows. -
  [#8904](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8904)
* Added soft line wrapping in the debugger console.
  [#8855](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8855).

## Network profiler updates

* Added offline support for the network screen (thanks to @hrajwade96!) -
  [#8332](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8332)

  ![Network profiler controls](/assets/images/docs/tools/devtools/release-notes/images-2.44.0/network_controls.png "Network profiler controls")

  ![Network profiler open / save button](/assets/images/docs/tools/devtools/release-notes/images-2.44.0/network_open_save_button.png "Network profiler open / save button")

* Changed the context menu style to be consistent with other screens
  [#8859](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/pull/8859).

## Full commit history

To find a complete list of changes in this release, check out the
[DevTools git log](https://github.com/flutter/devtools/tree/v2.44.0).