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Deep Dive into CLR Garbage Collection

2025-07-12

This article provides a comprehensive overview of garbage collection (GC) within the Common Language Runtime (CLR). The GC acts as an automatic memory manager, handling memory allocation and release for managed code, freeing developers from manual memory management and preventing issues like memory leaks. It details core GC concepts, memory management principles, allocation and release processes, generational garbage collection strategies (Gen 0, 1, 2, and the Large Object Heap), trigger conditions, phase breakdowns, and handling unmanaged resources. The article explains how the GC optimizes memory usage by dividing the heap into generations based on object lifespan, improving efficiency by focusing on shorter-lived objects first.

GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode: AI-Powered Code Editing Revolution

2025-06-16

GitHub Copilot's new Agent mode in Visual Studio lets developers use natural language to describe high-level tasks. The AI autonomously reasons through the request, plans the work, and applies code changes. Unlike Copilot Chat, Agent mode can run commands and builds, iterate on errors, and invoke tools to complete tasks. Developers simply input their needs, and Copilot automatically determines the relevant context and files to edit, supporting multiple tool invocations. Copilot detects and resolves issues in code edits and terminal commands, allowing users to review and confirm changes incrementally. Administrators can control Agent mode usage via the GitHub Copilot dashboard.

PowerToys Command Palette: Your Ultimate Launcher and Command Center

2025-04-02

The PowerToys Command Palette, successor to PowerToys Run, is a fast, customizable, and extensible utility providing single-access to frequently used commands, apps, and development tools. Simply press Win+Alt+Space (customizable shortcut) to search for applications, folders, files, run commands (e.g., >cmd launches Command Prompt), switch windows, perform simple calculations, add website bookmarks, execute system commands, and even open web pages or searches. It also boasts rich extensions for easy addition of further functionality.