[Solved] Which statement best describes Swift's memory management? — Ans: Swift uses Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) to manage memory | Swift

Swift - Basics and Runtime

Which statement best describes Swift's memory management?

ASwift uses Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) to manage memory

BSwift requires manual memory allocation and deallocation

CSwift uses garbage collection like Java

DSwift does not manage memory automatically

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall Swift's memory management system
Swift uses ARC to automatically manage memory by counting references.
Step 2: Compare with other memory management methods
Unlike manual or garbage collection, ARC automatically frees unused objects.
Final Answer:
Swift uses Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) to manage memory -> Option A
Quick Check:
Swift memory management = ARC [OK]

Quick Trick: Swift uses ARC, not garbage collection [OK]

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