Practice Garbage Collection (6.6.2) - Memory

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Question 1.
What is garbage collection?
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Think about what happens to unused memory.
Question 2.
Name one garbage collection technique.
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Consider methods used to track object usage.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of garbage collection?
- Increase processing speed
- Reclaim unused memory
- Store more data
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Think about what you do with trash.
4Question 4.
True or False: Garbage collection guarantees that memory leaks will never happen.
- True
- False
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Consider the limits of automation.
Question 5.
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.
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Consider performance metrics that relate to system responsiveness.
Question 6.
Design an outline for a garbage collector algorithm suited for a new programming environment which requires high performance. Include considerations for minimizing latency.
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Include strategies that align with high-performance requirements and system architecture.

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