10.5.2 - GC Phases
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What is the purpose of the Mark phase?
💡 Hint: Think about how we track important items.
In the Sweep phase, what happens to dead objects?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to trash.
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What is the first phase of Garbage Collection?
💡 Hint: Think about the order in which things happen.
True or False: The Compact phase organizes live objects to reduce memory fragmentation.
💡 Hint: What do we do to organize a cluttered area?
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You are developing a new application that frequently allocates and de-allocates memory. Discuss how knowing the GC phases can help you design your application effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider the lifespan and usage patterns of objects in your code.
Evaluate how frequent GC pauses can affect application performance and suggest optimizations.
💡 Hint: Think about how a gradual process might ease the burden.
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