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One of the reasons developers love Java is that the JVM performs garbage collection (GC) for them. One of the reasons system admins hate the JVM is the unpredictable nature of Java GC. A Java GC ...

Garbage collection (GC) reclaims the heap space previously allocated to objects no longer needed. The process of locating and removing those dead objects can stall your Java application while ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. As part of JEP-291, the popular Concurrent Mark Sweep garbage collection algorithm has been ...

Take out the trash! When it’s applied to computer languages, that command conjures up a different meaning than the one you’re used to. In Java, trash, or garbage, is heap memory that a program ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. This article dives into the happens-before ...