Infinite 'for' loop

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports empty for loops.

Running this code will make the CPU usage stay at maximum and will make the machine nearly unusable.

Example:

func main() {
 for {
 }
}

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

GoInfiniteFor
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Go | Control flow issues

Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

GoLand 2024.3, Qodana for Go 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Go, 243.23131