Garbage Collection Glossary Definition

Garbage Collection is automatic memory management that reclaims memory no longer reachable or needed by a running program.

Garbage Collection is a Web programming concept used to add behavior, data exchange, browser integration, or application logic to online experiences.

It reduces some manual memory-management errors but can affect performance, latency, and runtime behavior.

Related concepts include Source Code and Syntax.

Developers use this concept when adding interaction, integrating services, handling browser events, or building richer Web applications.

Related concepts include JavaScript, Application Programming Interface and JSON.

Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.