Memory management in web environments
Developing web applications introduces specific memory management challenges distinct from other software development types. These challenges arise due to the inherent nature of web applications, which must handle multiple users, manage state across requests, and integrate with various services. Some of the unique memory management challenges faced when developing web applications and general solutions are as follows:
- Concurrency and scalability: Web applications often need to handle a high volume of concurrent requests from multiple users. Managing memory efficiently under such load is crucial to prevent the server from being overwhelmed. Poor memory management can lead to high memory consumption, increased garbage collection frequency, and ultimately, degraded application performance or crashes.
Implementing efficient request handling, connection pooling, and optimizing data structures for concurrent access can help manage memory better...
