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AI-generatedLua Userdata __gc Metamethod and Finalization Order
Lua 5.4 utilizes a garbage collector that handles userdata reclamation via the __gc metamethod. When multiple unreachable objects are identified during a collection cycle, the language specification does not define a strict order for the execution of their respective finalizers. This lack of deterministic ordering creates a challenge when managing interdepen
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