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yep. the fact that iOS apps typically don't use GC and that multitasking is much more restricted both reduce the amount of memory that iOS needs. (though more i

by swift 10y ago

yep. the fact that iOS apps typically don't use GC and that multitasking is much more restricted both reduce the amount of memory that iOS needs. (though more is always better!)

flamedoge 10y ago
more computing means less battery life. rather have more efficient setup than larger one if there is no difference in perceived performance other than battery life.
pjmlp 10y ago
ARC is GC algorithm. http://gchandbook.org/ http://gchandbook.org/
- swift 10y ago
  it's true that reference counting is a type of GC, but i think it was clear what i meant.
  - pjmlp 10y ago
    Not to those that don't have skills in compiler design. I know I was being pedantic, but that is how misconceptions get spread.