
Tracing Garbage Collection
Tracing Garbage Collection is a method used by computers to automatically free up memory that's no longer needed by a program. It works by starting from specific "root" points, such as variables or active parts of the program, and exploring all the objects they reference. Any objects not reachable from these roots are considered unused and are marked for removal. This process ensures efficient memory management by cleaning up unused data without manual intervention, helping programs run smoothly and preventing memory leaks.