I have heard a few of my developer friends say: “Garbage Collection is automatic. So, I do not have to worry about it.“ The first part is true, i.e., “Garbage Collection is automatic” on all modern platforms – Java, .NET, Golang, Python… But the second part i.e., “I don’t have to worry about it.” – may not be true. It is arguable, questionable. Here is my case to showcase the importance of Garbage Collection:
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In Java 9, G1 GC will become the default garbage collector. One of the key features of G1 Garbage collector is its ability to limit the GC pause time (i.e. you can set the desired maximum pause time) without compromising on throughput.
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Here are few Java Garbage Collection questions that may help in your next interview.
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