title: How to prevent memory leaks in node.js?
body: <p>We know node.js provides us with great power but with great power comes great responsibility. </p>
  
  <p>As far as I know the V8 engine doesn't do any garbage collection. So what are the most common mistakes we should avoid to ensure that no memory is leaking from my node server.</p>
  
  <p><strong>EDIT:</strong>
  Sorry for my ignorance, V8 does have a powerful garbage collector.</p>