What are the different memory management techniques in programming?

What are the different memory management techniques in programming?

There are several memory management techniques, including manual memory management, garbage collection, and memory pooling. Would you like to know more about a specific technique?

Can you explain garbage collection?

Garbage collection is an automatic memory management technique that reclaims memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use, helping to prevent memory leaks.

What are the advantages of using garbage collection?

The advantages include reduced memory leaks, automatic memory management, and improved developer productivity, as programmers don't need to manually manage memory.

Are there any downsides to garbage collection?

Yes, some downsides include unpredictable pauses during execution, potential performance overhead, and less control over memory management compared to manual techniques.