10.1.2.2.1 - Method Area
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What does the Method Area store?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is needed by the JVM about classes.
Why are static variables important?
💡 Hint: Consider how variables are accessed in Java.
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What does the Method Area store?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of information a JVM needs to execute Java applications.
True or False: Static variables belong to instances of a class.
💡 Hint: Consider the scope and ownership of static variables.
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Analyze the implications of having excessive static variables in your application classes. How would this affect the Method Area and the overall performance?
💡 Hint: Consider performance impacts related to memory bloat.
Propose a design pattern that could minimize the occupation of the Method Area by class metadata in a large-scale application.
💡 Hint: Consider how instances are handled and duplicated in your design.
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