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# [Understanding Garbage Collection Impact on Node.js API Latency](https://techie-talks.hashnode.dev/understanding-garbage-collection-impact-on-nodejs-api-latency?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When you notice unexpected latency in your Node.js API while external service responses are reasonable, garbage collection (GC) is often the culprit. The V8 engine's aggressive memory management, particularly when handling high-frequency object creat...

Dec 13, 2025 · 9 min read · techie-talks.hashnode.dev  
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