Disposing Objects

[sjn78]

Hi,

I am just wondering why you should dispose of any objects that are no longer in use. Does it free up memory or is it just good practice.

The same question applies to db connections. I can see how leaving a databse open could lock out other users, but for an app where only 1 person will be using the database at a time, is it necessary.

Thanks

Steve

 

[Craig0201]

Just good practice. But very advisable good practice. Never leave something open you don't need any more.

Craig

 

[sjn78]

Thats what I thought, Thanks

 

[chiph]

Probably not necessary on instrinsic types like Int, String, etc. But definitly do it on database types (SqlConnection, OleDbDataReader, etc) and things which act as wrappers around Win32 resources (Message Queuing, threads, etc.)

Chip H.