>, reference counting is a GC implementation algorithm from CS point of view. The Garbage Collection Handbook, chapter 5. Yes, that GC book always gets cited

>, reference counting is a GC implementation algorithm from CS point of view. The Garbage Collection Handbook, chapter 5. Yes, that GC book always gets cited to educate everyone on terminology but it never resolves or finalizes how "garbage collection" is actually discussed in regular conversations. I made previous comments on why citing that book just adds to the confusion of how people typically communicated that rc != gc before that GC book was published. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11764887 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11764887 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7866732 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7866732