3.2 - gc module
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What does the gc.collect() function do?
💡 Hint: Think of it like a cleanup task for unused memory.
What is the primary purpose of the gc module?
💡 Hint: It helps keep memory clean and efficiently used.
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What does the gc module do?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to unused memory.
Is it true that cyclical references can lead to memory leaks in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how references impact memory allocation.
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You have a large application with multiple interlinked objects. Describe how you would use the gc module to address potential memory leaks introduced by circular references.
💡 Hint: What methods in the gc module would help in this scenario?
Write a Python script that creates a cyclic reference and demonstrates how the gc module helps in identifying and collecting it.
💡 Hint: Think of how objects can reference each other in a cycle.
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