Garbage Collection Series

This series explores Garbage Collection (GC) algorithms, implementations in various programming languages, and modern advancements in memory management.

Language Implementations

• Java Garbage Collection
  • Evolution from Serial GC to ZGC and Shenandoah.
  • Generational Hypothesis explained.
• Go Garbage Collection
  • Low-latency design philosophy.
  • Tri-color marking and Write Barriers.
• Python Garbage Collection
  • Reference Counting basics.
  • Generational Cycle Detection.

Analysis & Comparison

• GC Comparison: Java vs Go vs Python vs Rust
  • Throughput vs Latency trade-offs.
  • Manual vs Automatic memory management.

Modern Advancements

• Modern GC Techniques
  • Colored Pointers (ZGC).
  • Load Barriers.
  • AI-Driven Tuning.

Related Algorithms

• In-place Memory Compaction (Org-mode)