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⚡️ Why Forcing GC.Collect() Can Backfire in .NET

Manually calling GC.Collect() might seem like a performance hack, but it’s usually a trap. The .NET garbage collector is tuned to run exactly when needed — forcing it can stall threads and degrade throughput. Trust the runtime; explicit collection is rarely the right move.

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The JetBrains Blog dotInsights | December 2025 - The JetBrains Blog Did you know? Calling GC.Collect() explicitly forces the garbage collector to run and reclaim memory from unreachable objects. However, it’s generally discouraged to use this method in most applicatio
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