What is the garbage collector in C#?

Can you explain what the garbage collector is in C#?

Sure! The garbage collector in C# is an automatic memory management feature that reclaims memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use.

How does the garbage collector know when to free up memory?

It uses a process called reachability analysis to determine which objects are still accessible and which can be collected.

Are there different types of garbage collection in C#?

Yes, C# has several types of garbage collection, including generational garbage collection, which optimizes memory management based on object lifetimes.

Can I manually trigger the garbage collector?

Yes, you can call GC.Collect() to manually trigger garbage collection, but it's generally not recommended unless necessary.