Python
Cpython Py_INCREF() and Py_DECREF() While Py_INCREF() and Py_DECREF() are essential components of Python’s memory management system, they’re not the ideal way to directly count how many times a Python variable is used. Let me explain why and offer better alternatives: Role: These functions are at the heart of Python’s reference counting garbage collection. Py_INCREF(object): Increments the reference count of an object. This indicates that the object is in use and
Posted by Eirik on Tuesday, March 5, 2024
