[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #54117: Changing memory limit descriptions

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#54117: Changing memory limit descriptions
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 Reporter:  fyremoon        |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Bootstrap/Load  |     Version:  5.8.1
 Severity:  minor           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch     |     Focuses:  docs
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Comment (by mardroid):

 is there a reason why the memory limits are set to arbitrary figures and
 not a percentage of the limit?

 In general, using megabytes as values is a widely adopted standard. This
 practice makes it easier to understand and manage resource limits
 effectively. WordPress follows this approach as PHP configurations and
 server settings are also defined in megabytes, ensuring compatibility and
 avoiding potential errors.

 Setting resource limits as percentages can lead to inconsistencies. For
 example, some hosting providers might advertise that they allocate a
 certain percentage for WP_MEMORY_LIMIT. However, if this percentage
 translates to only 40MB, it would be insufficient for many WordPress sites
 and fall below the minimum requirements for many plugins and themes. Thus,
 using fixed megabyte values ensures that resource limits are clear,
 predictable, and adequate for optimal performance.

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