Memory Management in Modern Applications: A Comparative Analysis of .NET and Java

Ashok Jahagirdar

Abstract: Efficient memory management is a cornerstone of robust, high-performance application development. This research paper examines the critical importance of proper memory deallocation in software applications and provides a comparative analysis of how two major enterprise platforms. Microsoft's .NET Framework and Java's Java Virtual Machine (JVM) handle memory management through automated garbage collection. The paper explores theoretical foundations, implementation details, performance characteristics, and best practices for both platforms, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations in managing application memory throughout the lifecycle.

Keywords: Memory Management, Garbage Collection, .NET, Java, Comparative Analysis, Performance, Garbage Collector Algorithms, Cloud-Native Applications, Benchmarking

How to Cite?: Ashok Jahagirdar, "Memory Management in Modern Applications: A Comparative Analysis of .NET and Java", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1059-1063, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251213120735, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251213120735