9.6.3 - Permanent Generation / Metaspace
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of Permanent Generation?
💡 Hint: Think about what information classes might require.
What replaces Permanent Generation in Java 8?
💡 Hint: Look for the concept that allows for dynamic allocation of memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Permanent Generation store?
💡 Hint: Consider what information is essential for JVM class management.
Is Metaspace a replacement for Permanent Generation in Java 8?
💡 Hint: Think about the evolution of Java memory management.
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Challenge Problems
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An enterprise application frequently runs into OutOfMemoryError related to class loading. It is currently using Java 7. Explain how the migration to Java 8 and Metaspace could resolve this problem.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in memory handling between the two versions.
You are tasked with optimizing a Java application that is experiencing slow startup times due to excessive class loading. Discuss how adjusting Metaspace settings can improve performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs in memory management when adjusting settings.
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