Trace-Based garbage collection

In this article, we discuss trace-based garbage collection, a type of garbage collection whereby garbage is collected at intervals triggered by conditions during program execution.

Table of contents.Introduction.Mark-and-sweep algorithm.Baker's mark-and-sweep algorithm.Mark-and-compact algorithm.Cheney's copying collectors algorithm.Summary.References.Prerequisite.

Heap management

Introduction.

Garbage collection involves collecting garbage as it is being created, trace-based collectio...