9.4.1 - Mark and Sweep Algorithm
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What are the two phases of the Mark and Sweep algorithm?
💡 Hint: Recall the steps in garbage collection.
What does the Mark phase do?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to 'mark' something in memory.
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What is the first phase of the Mark and Sweep algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do to identify objects.
True or False: The Sweep phase only removes marked objects.
💡 Hint: Focus on what 'sweep' means in terms of cleaning up.
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Describe how the Mark and Sweep algorithm would work in a scenario where multiple threads are creating and destroying objects. What complications could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of concurrent programming on shared resources.
Analyze the performance impact of using Mark and Sweep in real-time applications. What modifications could be made to improve performance?
💡 Hint: Think about strategies to minimize delays caused by garbage collection.
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