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What is reference counting in Python?
Think about how memory knows when to free objects.
What does the gc.collect() function do?
Consider its role in managing memory.
What does reference counting do in Python?
Think about how Python keeps tabs on its objects.
True or False: The gc module only collects objects with zero references.
Recall how cycles can affect memory management.
Create a Python script that creates a circular reference between two objects. Demonstrate how memory is not freed until you manually invoke garbage collection.
Look at how you set up the references correctly.
Discuss how reference counting and cyclic garbage collection work together to manage memory efficiently in Python.
Think about the strengths and limitations of both methods and how they complement each other.
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