Version 1 of Reference counting vs. tracing garbage collection

Updated 2015-08-01 19:54:14 by dbohdan

Reference counting and tracing are two alternative approaches to garbage collection.

Languages examples

Languages that use reference counting

• Perl
• Python (with cycle detection)
• Tcl

Languages that use a tracing GC

• Java
• Jim Tcl

See also

• Lambda the Ultimate discussion

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