How can you combine matplotlib with Python's garbage collector to manage memory when creating many figures?

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Matplotlib - Performance and Large Data

AClose each figure with plt.close() and call gc.collect() to free memory immediately

BOnly rely on gc.collect() without closing figures

CCreate figures without closing and disable garbage collector

DUse plt.show() to automatically clear memory

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Role of plt.close()
plt.close() releases figure memory by closing it.
Step 2: Role of gc.collect()
gc.collect() forces Python to clean up unreferenced objects immediately.
Step 3: Combining both
Closing figures and then calling gc.collect() ensures memory is freed promptly.
Final Answer:
Close each figure with plt.close() and call gc.collect() to free memory immediately -> Option A
Quick Check:
Close + gc.collect() = best memory management [OK]

Quick Trick: Use plt.close() plus gc.collect() for tight memory control [OK]

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