code cache is full and Matlab crashes

(base) fprimeau@vcv076182 maca64 % matlab

CodeCache is full. Compiler has been disabled.

Try increasing the code cache size using -XX:ReservedCodeCacheSize=

zsh: terminated /Applications/MATLAB_R2024b.app/bin/matlab

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

This appears to be related to Java.

https://poonamparhar.github.io/codecache_is_full/

I would recommend checking that you have a correct version of Java installed for your Apple Silicon machine;

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/2111256-matlab-does-not-find-java-runtime-environment-mac-silicon

Also, if you were to upgrade to R2025a or R2025b, they both reduce the reliance on Java a fair bit.