Matplotlib - Performance and Large Data
Which matplotlib function helps to explicitly release memory used by a figure?
Which matplotlib function helps to explicitly release memory used by a figure?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify function to close figures
plt.close() is used to close a figure and release its memory.Step 2: Differentiate from other functions
plt.show() displays figures, plt.draw() updates them, plt.figure() creates new ones.Final Answer:
plt.close() -> Option DQuick Check:
Memory release = plt.close() [OK]
Quick Trick: Use plt.close() to free memory after plotting [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing plt.show() with closing
- Using plt.draw() to close
- Not closing figures at all
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