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How does Python manage memory? Why not full garbage collection?

April 26, 2017collection garbage manage memory Python

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How does Python manage memory? Why not full garbage collection?

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Python uses reference counting memory management. This means that when an object is no longer in use Python frees the object automatically, with a few exceptions. 1) if the object lies on a circular reference path it won’t be freed unless the circularities are broken.