Can I manually trigger garbage collection?

Can I manually trigger garbage collection in my application?

Yes, in many programming languages, you can manually trigger garbage collection. For example, in Java, you can call System.gc().

Does calling garbage collection guarantee that memory will be freed?

Not necessarily. Calling System.gc() is a suggestion to the JVM to perform garbage collection, but it doesn't guarantee it will happen immediately.

Are there any performance implications of manually triggering garbage collection?

Yes, manually triggering garbage collection can lead to performance issues, as it may interrupt the application's execution and cause latency.

What are the best practices for managing memory in my application?

Best practices include using memory-efficient data structures, avoiding memory leaks, and letting the garbage collector do its job without manual intervention.