Strong vs Weak References

4/15/2016

This blog post discusses the concept of strong and weak references in computer programming. It explains that a strong reference refers to an object that prevents it from being garbage collected, while a weak reference allows the object to be garbage collected if there are no strong references pointing to it. The post explores the advantages and use cases of both strong and weak references, highlighting scenarios where weak references are particularly useful, such as in cache implementations and memory management. It also provides code examples and discusses potential pitfalls and considerations when using weak references. Overall, the post provides a solid understanding of the differences between strong and weak references and their practical applications in programming.

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