How do you manage memory and GC pressure in WebSocket servers?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Memory management involves controlling per-connection buffers, avoiding leaks, and minimizing allocations.

Deep explanation

Each WebSocket connection consumes memory for buffers and state. High connection counts can trigger GC pressure. Techniques include pooling objects, limiting message size, and cleaning inactive connections. Node.js or JVM tuning is often required.

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