JavaScript Memory Management and Garbage Collection
A Developer’s Guide to Efficient Resource Handling and Leak Prevention
Master JavaScript memory management, prevent leaks, and optimize performance. From garbage collection fundamentals to advanced debugging techniques for web and Node.js applications.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master JavaScript memory management, prevent leaks, and optimize performance. From garbage collection fundamentals to advanced debugging techniques for web and Node.js applications.
Key Topics Covered
- Memory allocation in JavaScript engines
- Garbage collection algorithms
- Memory leak identification
- Chrome DevTools profiling
- Node.js memory management
- Event listener management
- Timer and interval cleanup
- WeakMap and WeakSet usage
- DOM memory optimization
- Heap analysis techniques
- Long-running application optimization
- Browser engine internals
- Memory debugging workflows
- Performance monitoring strategies
Who Should Read This Book
JavaScript developers seeking advanced skills, Frontend developers building complex applications, Node.js backend developers, Full-stack developers, Performance optimization specialists, Senior developers mentoring teams, Technical leads responsible for code quality
Prerequisites
Basic JavaScript programming knowledge, Understanding of functions and objects, Familiarity with ES6+ features, Basic understanding of web development, Command line experience for Node.js sections
Table of Contents
About This Publication
This book transforms JavaScript developers from passive users of automatic memory management into informed practitioners who understand and optimize their applications' memory usage. Through a carefully structured progression from fundamental concepts to advanced optimization techniques, readers develop both the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to create memory-efficient JavaScript applications. The learning journey begins with core memory management principles, ensuring readers understand the foundational concepts that apply across all programming environments. From there, the focus shifts to JavaScript's unique approach to memory management, exploring how different JavaScript engines handle allocation, tracking, and cleanup of memory resources. Practical application becomes the primary focus as readers learn to identify, diagnose, and fix memory leaks using real-world tools and techniques. The book emphasizes hands-on learning with detailed debugging walkthroughs, profiling exercises, and code optimization challenges that mirror the problems developers encounter in production environments. Advanced chapters explore cutting-edge JavaScript features designed specifically for memory-conscious programming, platform-specific optimization strategies, and the internal workings of garbage collection algorithms. By the end of the book, readers will have developed the expertise to prevent memory issues before they occur and the confidence to tackle complex memory-related problems when they arise. The comprehensive appendices ensure the book serves as both a learning resource and an ongoing reference, with practical tools, real-world case studies, and quick-reference materials that developers can return to throughout their careers.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.5 MB
- Chapters
- 12
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- intermediate
- Reading Time
- 22-26
Special Features
• Comprehensive coverage of both browser and Node.js memory management • Hands-on debugging walkthroughs with real-world examples • Detailed tool guides for Chrome DevTools and Node.js profilers • Advanced techniques for memory optimization and GC tuning • Practical code examples and anti-patterns to avoid • Step-by-step memory leak identification and resolution processes • Quick-reference cheat sheets for common memory issues • Real-world case studies from production applications • Self-assessment quizzes to test understanding • Comprehensive glossary of memory management terms • Platform-specific optimization strategies • Progressive learning structure from basics to advanced topics
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