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by crabbone 588 days ago
Oh no it isn't. Garbage collector needs to prove that what's being collected is garbage. If objects get collected because of an error... that's not really how you want GC to work.

If you are looking for an apt metaphor, Stalin sort might be more in line with what's going on here. Or maybe "ostrich algorithm".
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zoky 588 days ago
I think it’s more like Tech Support Sort, as in “Try turning it off and on again and see if it’s sorted”.
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mech422 588 days ago
LOL - I like that one! :-)
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nukethegrbj 588 days ago
>Garbage collector needs to prove that what's being collected is garbage

Some collectors may need to do this, but there are several collectors that don't. EpsilonGC is a prime example of a GC that doesen't need to prove anything

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crabbone 588 days ago
EpsilonGC is a GC in the same sense as a suitable-size stick is a fully automatic rifle when you hold it to your shoulder and say pew-pew...

I mean, I interpret your comment to be a joke, but you could've made it a bit more obvious for people not familiar with the latest fancy in Java world.

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