Memory Management

Zap uses Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) to manage its memory.

Key Concepts

• Automatic: Memory is automatically allocated and deallocated.
• Deterministic: Objects are destroyed as soon as they are no longer referenced.
• Lower Overhead: No periodic garbage collection pauses mean better predictability and performance.

ARC Benefits

• Smaller memory footprint compared to GC-based languages.
• Faster cold starts and consistent performance.
• Predictable behavior in real-time or low-latency systems.