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by Zariel 4348 days ago
In 1.3 the GC is concurrent mark and sweep
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I thought generational and mark/sweep were orthogonal. That is, can't generational still be mark and sweep? You just don't mark and sweep the entire reference set?
Generational collectors can pick any strategy for each of their generations. What to pick depends on language, and what characteristics you want to get easily.
Recounting for tenured generations would be awesome!