Stop-the-world Collection

Stop-the-world collection is a process used by computer systems to manage memory, specifically to free up space occupied by data that is no longer needed. During this process, the system pauses all other activities to identify and remove unused data, ensuring efficient memory use. This pause can temporarily slow down applications, but it helps prevent memory leaks and improve overall performance. It's a common technique in garbage collection for programming languages like Java and .NET, balancing the need for memory management with the impact of brief pauses on system responsiveness.