Explain how Go's garbage collector works. What are some key characteristics?
- Go uses reference counting to manage memory.
- Go uses a mark-and-sweep algorithm for garbage collection.
- Go relies on manual memory management.
- Go doesn't have a garbage collector.
Go's garbage collector uses a mark-and-sweep algorithm. It starts by marking all reachable objects and then sweeping away the unmarked, unreferenced objects. Some key characteristics include concurrency (it can run concurrently with the application), low latency (it minimizes stop-the-world pauses), and generational collection (it separates objects into young and old generations). Go's garbage collector helps manage memory automatically, reducing the risk of memory leaks and manual memory management.
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