10.2.2.3 - Metaspace (Java 8+)
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Practice Questions
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What is Metaspace used for in Java 8 and beyond?
💡 Hint: Think about what replaced PermGen.
How does Metaspace improve performance compared to PermGen?
💡 Hint: Compare it with the fixed size of PermGen.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Metaspace replace in Java 8?
💡 Hint: Consider older memory management structures.
Does Metaspace use heap memory?
💡 Hint: Think about what it was designed to overcome.
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Challenge Problems
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A Java application experiences frequent OutOfMemoryErrors when dealing with dynamic class loading. Analyze how switching to Metaspace could alleviate this problem and what steps the developer should take.
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of flexibility and efficiency.
Assume you are tasked with optimizing a Java application that uses many third-party libraries. Discuss how Metaspace can help, including practical configurations you might suggest.
💡 Hint: Focus on how class behavior impacts memory requirements.
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