Fixing some space leaks with a garbage collector

Philip Wadler

doi:10.1002/spe.4380170904

Fixing some space leaks with a garbage collector

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Abstract

Some functional programs may use more space than would be expected. A modification to the garbage collector is suggested which solves this problem in some cases. Related work is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	595-608
Number of pages	14
Journal	Software: Practice and Experience
Volume	17
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/spe.4380170904
Publication status	Published - 1 Sep 1987

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