10.5 - Garbage Collection (GC)
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Practice Questions
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What does Garbage Collection do in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when objects are no longer referenced.
Name one type of Garbage Collector.
💡 Hint: Consider the main collectors mentioned in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of Garbage Collection?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role GC plays in memory management.
True or False: C and C++ manage memory automatically like Java.
💡 Hint: Remember how different languages handle memory.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a Java application that handles high volumes of requests but is experiencing excessive pause times. Explain how you would approach tuning the GC settings to address this.
💡 Hint: Analyze the current performance metrics before making any changes.
Consider a scenario where an application using the G1 GC is facing performance issues due to high memory fragmentation. What GC strategies might help improve its performance?
💡 Hint: Memory management strategies can help mitigate fragmentation.
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