xbmc/xbmc
May 2026 – May 2026
1 Month active
Languages Used
C++
Technical Skills
API integrationC++ developmentConcurrencyMemory managementSoftware architectureconcurrent programming
Alexander Golovanov
PROFILE
Alexander Golovanov
Worked on the xbmc/xbmc repository to enhance SMB session management and directory browsing reliability. Developed an LRU-based session cache in C++ to cap concurrent SMB sessions at 15, addressing session exhaustion and reducing 'Invalid argument' errors during artwork scans and multi-share access. Improved the SMBDirectory component by restoring filtering of hidden and Windows administrative shares, resulting in cleaner and more relevant share listings. Focused on robust cache management, thread safety, and safe pointer handling, while modernizing the codebase to align with the latest Samba API. Demonstrated strong skills in API integration, concurrency, and system programming throughout the project.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
50%Features
Repository Contributions
3Total
Bugs
1
Commits
3
Features
1
Lines of code
658
Activity Months1
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114 peopleShared Repositories
114
Work History
May 2026
3 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2026May 2026 monthly summary for xbmc/xbmc: Delivered key SMB improvements focused on reliability, performance, and user experience. Implemented an LRU-based SMB session cache to cap concurrent sessions at 15, preventing session exhaustion and 'Invalid argument' errors during artwork scans and multi-share access. Restored filtering of hidden and Windows administrative SMB shares in SMBDirectory GetDirectory to keep share listings clean and accessible only to relevant shares. The changes include robust cache management, thread-safety, and modernization of the SMB API usage, with careful eviction and safe pointer handling to avoid use-after-free scenarios. Overall, the work reduces Windows-specific edge cases, improves share browsing UX, and enhances maintainability through clearer cache logic and documentation.
3 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2026May 2026 monthly summary for xbmc/xbmc: Delivered key SMB improvements focused on reliability, performance, and user experience. Implemented an LRU-based SMB session cache to cap concurrent sessions at 15, preventing session exhaustion and 'Invalid argument' errors during artwork scans and multi-share access. Restored filtering of hidden and Windows administrative SMB shares in SMBDirectory GetDirectory to keep share listings clean and accessible only to relevant shares. The changes include robust cache management, thread-safety, and modernization of the SMB API usage, with careful eviction and safe pointer handling to avoid use-after-free scenarios. Overall, the work reduces Windows-specific edge cases, improves share browsing UX, and enhances maintainability through clearer cache logic and documentation.
May 2026
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Quality Metrics
Correctness100.0%
Maintainability86.6%
Architecture100.0%
Performance86.6%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++
Technical Skills
API integrationC++ developmentConcurrencyMemory managementSoftware architectureconcurrent programmingfile system managementmemory managementnetwork programmingsystem programming
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