Effective .NET Memory Management gives you the essential skills to control how your applications use memory and why it matters for building high-performance, stable software. Understanding these techniques is crucial for developers who want to create scalable systems that handle real-world workloads efficiently.
Effective .NET Memory Management
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3 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Master memory allocation techniques to minimize resource wastage
Differentiate between stack and heap memory, and use them efficiently
Implement best practices for object lifetimes and garbage collection
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January 2026
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9 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 9 modules in this course
In this section, we explore memory management fundamentals, garbage collection, and their impact on application performance. Key concepts include memory allocation strategies and efficient resource utilization.
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2 videos6 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore object lifetimes, garbage collection generations, and best practices for efficient memory management in .NET applications.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore memory allocation mechanisms and data structure selection to enhance application performance and scalability through efficient resource management and strategic design choices.
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1 video6 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore memory leak identification, analysis tools, and best practices for .NET resource management to ensure efficient application performance and stability.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore advanced memory management in .NET, focusing on concurrent, multi-threaded, and asynchronous techniques to improve application performance and reliability.
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1 video10 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore memory profiling techniques in .NET to analyze allocation patterns, optimize memory usage, and improve application scalability and reliability.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore low-level programming in .NET, focusing on unsafe code, unmanaged memory allocation, and interoperability with external systems using P/Invoke.
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1 video9 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine memory management strategies in .NET for desktop, web, and cloud environments, focusing on optimizing garbage collection and reducing resource overhead.
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1 video7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore efficient memory allocation, garbage collection behavior, and profiling techniques in .NET to enhance application performance and stability.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
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