2.1 - Reference Counting
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What happens to an object when its reference count reaches zero?
💡 Hint: Think about what occurs when no variables point to an object.
What module do we use to check the size of an object?
💡 Hint: It's a module that helps with system-specific functions.
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What is reference counting primarily used for in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how Python keeps track of objects.
True or False: Circular references can cause issues in memory management because they prevent objects from being released.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two friends won't let go of each other.
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Write a Python snippet to demonstrate a circular reference and then use the gc module to cleanup the references.
💡 Hint: Think about how to create circular references and why you need to call the collector.
Explain how you would profile memory usage in a Python application and the steps you would take if you identified a memory leak.
💡 Hint: Consider profiling as a check-up for your application.
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