Diagram of tri‑color marking stages in a concurrent garbage collector.

Implementing Concurrent Garbage Collection: Tri-Color Marking Architecture, Mutator Barriers, and Real-World Patterns

A deep dive into the tri‑color marking algorithm, mutator barriers, and proven patterns that power concurrent GC in modern runtimes.

May 25, 2026 · 9 min · 1852 words · martinuke0
Illustration of a tri‑color graph overlaying a heap memory diagram.

Implementing Concurrent Garbage Collection: Tri-Color Marking Architecture, Synchronization, and Real-World Patterns

A deep dive into tri‑color marking, synchronization techniques, and real‑world implementations that keep modern runtimes responsive while reclaiming memory safely.

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Diagram of JVM and .NET heap generations.

Deep Dive into Generational Garbage Collection: Memory Management Patterns in Modern JVM and .NET Runtimes

A technical walkthrough of generational GC in the JVM and .NET, highlighting design decisions, common tuning knobs, and production‑grade patterns.

May 24, 2026 · 7 min · 1462 words · martinuke0
Illustration of memory generations in a garbage collector.

Deep Dive into Generational Garbage Collection: Memory Management in Modern JVM and .NET Runtimes

An engineer‑focused walkthrough of generational GC in the JVM and .NET, covering core algorithms, production‑grade tuning, and common pitfalls.

May 22, 2026 · 7 min · 1403 words · martinuke0
Illustration of a tri‑color graph overlaying a heap memory diagram.

Implementing Concurrent Garbage Collection: A Deep Dive into Tri-Color Marking and Barrier Techniques

A practical guide to implementing concurrent garbage collection, covering tri‑color algorithms, barrier designs, and deployment tips for production systems.

May 20, 2026 · 6 min · 1180 words · martinuke0
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