Finalizers are functions that trigger when the .NET Framework recognizes that the program no longer needs the object. Whenever you create an instance of a class, the resulting object consumes a little bit of memory. The more objects you create, the more memory is consumed. The .NET Framework uses garbage collection to reclaim this memory. It identifies when objects are no longer needed and removes them from memory. A finalizer is a function that executes before the memory is reclaimed. You should add finalizers sparingly, and only when absolutely necessary, as they can significantly decrease the performance of your application. To add a finalizer:
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