c# - garbage collection Operation

Question

Can someone please explain me how garbage collection is working?

(I'm using C# and Java).

Answer 1

It's too complex topic to be covered in one simple answer.

Here is a list of recommended reading:

• Wikipedia: Garbage collection (computer science)
• Garbage Collection: Automatic Memory Management in the Microsoft .NET Framework
• Garbage Collection: Part 2: Automatic Memory Management in the Microsoft .NET Framework
• Java theory and practice: A brief history of garbage collection