9.4 - How Garbage Collection Works
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What does garbage collection do in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about memory management in programming.
Name the two phases of the Mark and Sweep algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider the actions taken during garbage collection.
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What is the first phase of the Mark and Sweep algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about the process followed during GC.
True or False: All objects in Java are eligible for garbage collection when created.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when an object has references.
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Imagine you are designing a Java application that handles large datasets. What garbage collection considerations would you need to factor in to ensure efficient memory management?
💡 Hint: Think about application scalability and memory requirements.
How would you address memory leaks occurring from static variables holding object references in a long-running Java application?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how static members influence lifecycle management.
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