Ruby 2.1: RGenGC · computer talk by @tmm130 Dec 2013 Ruby 2.1 adds a "restricted" generational collector, with minor mark phases that dramatically reduce the cost of GC. Let's take a look at the evolution of Ruby's GC. Ruby 1.8: simple mark and sweep Classic mark and sweep implementation. The entire world is stopped during both phases. Traverse object graph from roots and mark live objects, using a bit inside the object structure (FL_MAR
