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March 2, 2026 · 1 min read

How does Python’s memory management and garbage collection work?

Python uses reference counting as the primary memory management mechanism supplemented by a cyclic garbage collector to handle reference cycles. Memory is allocated from private heaps managed by the Python…

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How does Python’s memory management and garbage collection work?

COVER // HOW DOES PYTHON’S MEMORY MANAGEMENT AND GARBAGE COLLECTION WORK?

Python uses reference counting as the primary memory management mechanism supplemented by a cyclic garbage collector to handle reference cycles. Memory is allocated from private heaps managed by the Python memory manager.

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