6.6.2 - Garbage Collection
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What is garbage collection?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to unused memory.
Name one garbage collection technique.
💡 Hint: Consider methods used to track object usage.
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What is the main purpose of garbage collection?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do with trash.
True or False: Garbage collection guarantees that memory leaks will never happen.
💡 Hint: Consider the limits of automation.
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Assuming you have a program that underwent multiple garbage collection cycles, explain how you would track the performance impact of garbage collection on the overall application.
💡 Hint: Consider performance metrics that relate to system responsiveness.
Design an outline for a garbage collector algorithm suited for a new programming environment which requires high performance. Include considerations for minimizing latency.
💡 Hint: Include strategies that align with high-performance requirements and system architecture.
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