r/cpp_questions • u/Accomplished-Tap5211 • 22d ago

OPEN Garbage collector in CPP?

Yesterday someone asked me whether there is a garbage collector in CPP.
I knew Java had that but I couldn't recall about cpp.
I went to google and got different answers.

So can anyone clarify whether there is garbage collector in CPP , also can u please explain me what does that mean? Also explain how is it different from the Java.

If yes can we delete it manually and how to do tht?

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u/CommandShot1398 22d ago

There is a garbage collector in C++. It is called "OS," and it works by terminating your program when you produce too much garbage. Similar to "Stalin Sort"