Difference between Finalize() and Dispose() methods in C#

Finalize() and Dispose() are both methods used for object cleanup in C#, but they have key differences:

Finalize() Method

Finalize() is a method provided by the C# runtime and is used during garbage collection to release unmanaged resources held by an object. It is called by the garbage collector before reclaiming the object's memory.

Dispose() Method

Dispose() is a method that needs to be explicitly called by the developer to release unmanaged resources held by an object. It is typically used for manual resource cleanup and is not directly related to garbage collection.

It is recommended to implement the IDisposable interface and call Dispose() when working with objects that hold unmanaged resources to ensure proper cleanup.