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2 - Reference Counting and Garbage Collection

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is reference counting?

💡 Hint: Think about how Python knows when to release memory.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when an object's reference count reaches zero?

💡 Hint: What does Python do with unused objects?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of reference counting in Python?

  • Track the number of objects
  • Manage memory automatically
  • Identify memory leaks

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an object's reference count reaches zero.

Question 2

True or False: Cyclic garbage collection can handle circular references.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how Python's garbage collector identifies uncollectable objects.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a Python program that demonstrates the issue of circular references and how it is resolved using the gc module. Debug it to ensure no memory leak occurs.

💡 Hint: Ensure to import the gc module and create instances to test.

Question 2

Explain in detail why it's essential for developers to understand both reference counting and cyclic garbage collection. Illustrate your explanation with a practical example.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios in applications where memory usage impacts performance.

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