10.5.3 - GC Tuning
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Practice Questions
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What does the -Xms JVM option stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the size the JVM starts with.
What is the purpose of the -Xmx flag?
💡 Hint: Consider how large the JVM can grow.
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What does the -Xms JVM option do?
💡 Hint: What memory size does the JVM start with?
True or False: The G1 GC is designed for applications that require high throughput only.
💡 Hint: Think about G1's capabilities.
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Challenge Problems
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Your application is experiencing long garbage collection pause times. Suggest improvements based on your understanding of GC tuning.
💡 Hint: Think about both JVM options and monitoring.
You have used G1 GC in your application, but are still experiencing performance issues. What could be the possible reasons, and how can you investigate further?
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in the monitored GC activity that might suggest issues.
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