Writing a Simple Garbage Collector in C

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Explore the implementation of a simple garbage collector in C, gaining insights into memory management and garbage collection algorithms. Ideal for C programmers interested in system-level programming.

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Introduction

A book that explores the implementation of a simple garbage collector in the C programming language, providing insights into memory management and garbage collection algorithms.

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Highlights

  • Explains the implementation of a simple garbage collector in C
  • Provides insights into memory management and garbage collection algorithms
  • Demonstrates the fundamentals of writing a memory allocator (malloc)
  • Covers how to request memory from the kernel using the sbrk system call

Recommendation

This course is recommended for C programmers who are interested in understanding the inner workings of memory management and garbage collection. It offers a hands-on approach to implementing a basic garbage collector, which can be a valuable learning experience for those looking to deepen their understanding of system-level programming in C.

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