We shipped FinalizationRegistry in Workers: why you should never use it

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Summary:
- The article discusses a new feature called FinalizationRegistry in Cloudflare Workers, which is a JavaScript API that allows developers to register cleanup actions for objects that are about to be garbage collected.
- The article explains that while FinalizationRegistry can be a useful tool, it should be used with caution as it can lead to memory leaks and other performance issues if not implemented correctly.
- The article provides guidance on when and how to use FinalizationRegistry, as well as alternative approaches that may be more appropriate in certain situations.

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