9.7 - Finalization and Method
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the purpose of the finalize() method in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to objects when they're no longer in use.
Is finalize() method still recommended in Java?
💡 Hint: What does deprecation imply about a method?
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the finalize() method allow developers to do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens just before an object is collected.
True or False: The finalize() method is still recommended for current Java applications.
💡 Hint: Recall the status of this method in current Java standards.
1 more question available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Implement a class in Java that uses finalize() to manage a resource. Then, refactor the class to use try-with-resources. Discuss the differences.
💡 Hint: Focus on demonstrating how resources are managed differently.
Describe a scenario where using finalize() could lead to a memory leak and how using try-with-resources could resolve it.
💡 Hint: Think about resource lifecycle management.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.