Practice Finalization and Method - 9.7 | 9. Memory Management and Garbage Collection | Advance Programming In Java
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the finalize() method in Java?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to objects when they're no longer in use.

Question 2

Easy

Is finalize() method still recommended in Java?

💡 Hint: What does deprecation imply about a method?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the finalize() method allow developers to do?

  • Perform cleanup actions before an object is removed.
  • Automatically manage all resources in Java.
  • Terminate the application.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens just before an object is collected.

Question 2

True or False: The finalize() method is still recommended for current Java applications.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the status of this method in current Java standards.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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