Ask for the file and line counts first.
Stop if the change is far larger than the task.
Revert extras before continuing.
Restate the limit after compacting.
Smoke-test the intended file only.
Change one variable at a time and confirm what actually helped.
If a company policy is involved, rule that out before chasing client settings.
Write the working steps into a short checklist for next time.
Export or screenshot a good setup so reinstalls are faster.
If it still flakes, retest on a clean network such as phone hotspot.