Demystifying Ruby ♦️ (3/3): Memory Shenanigans

Garbage collection ( GC ) is an essential process&#xA;in any programming language that manages memory for the programmer. In Ruby (this article is about&#xA;the MRI ), the garbage collector plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient&#xA;memory usage and preventing memory leaks. &#xA; The Heap and the Stack &#xA; Memory in a Ruby program is divided into two main regions: &#xA; &#xA; The Heap : This…