Name
Overstuffed Session
Mistake
Data with too short or long a lifespan is stored in the HTTP session, leading to excessive memory use and potential loss of important data.
Watch for It When
Data stored in the session is only used in a single request, data stored in the session is used over a long period of time and should survive web server crashes.
Solution
Store short-lived data in request scope. Store long-lived data in the business tier or other persistence mechanism. Make sure that data added to the session is removed when it is no longer relevant.
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