Question - Define Garbage Collection in VB.NET. State your understanding of the Dispose() and Finalize() methods.
Answer -
Garbage collection in VB.NET, often known as automatic memory management, is a technique for discarding dynamically allocated memory automatically. Garbage collection is handled by a garbage collector, who will recycle memory if it is determined that it will be used in the future.
- The garbage collector invokes the Finalize() method, which aids in the cleanup of unmanaged resources. Other resources, such as window handles and database connections, are managed through the iDisposable interface.
- To explicitly release unused resources, the Dispose() method is handled by the IDisposable interface. Even if other references to the object are alive, Dispose() method can be called.