Difference between Finalize and Dispose?

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The main difference between dispose() and finalize() is that the method dispose() has to be explicitly invoked by the user whereas, the method finalize() is invoked by the garbage collector, just before the object is destroyed.

BASIS FOR COMPARISON	DISPOSE( )	FINALIZE( )
Defined	The method dispose( ) is defined in the interface IDisposable interface.	The method finalize( ) id defined in java.lang.object class.
Syntax	public void Dispose( ){ // Dispose code here }	protected void finalize( ){ // finalization code here }
Invoked	The method dispose( ) is invoked by the user.	The method finalize( ) is invoked by the garbage collector.
Purpose	Method dispose( ) is used to free unmanaged resources whenever it is invoked.	Method finalize( ) is used to free unmanaged resources before the object is destroyed.
Implementation	The method dispose( ) is to be implemented whenever there is a close( ) method.	The method finalize( ) is to be implemented for unmanaged resources.
Access specifier	The method dispose( ) is declared as public.	The method finalize( ) is declared as private.
Action	The method dispose( ) is faster and instantly disposes an object.	The method finalize is slower as compared to dispose
Performance	The method disposes( ) performs the instantaneous action hence, does not effect the performance of websites.	The method finalize( ) being slower affects the performance of the websites.