9.5 - Types of Garbage Collectors in Java
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Practice Questions
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What command activates the Serial Garbage Collector?
💡 Hint: Look for the command mentioned with 'Serial GC'.
Is the Parallel Garbage Collector single-threaded or multi-threaded?
💡 Hint: Think about throughput in multi-threaded environments.
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Which garbage collector is designed for small applications?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific features of each collector discussed.
True or False: The ZGC is available in Java 8.
💡 Hint: Consider the version changes of Java and new features introduced.
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Challenge Problems
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Compare and contrast the usage of the CMS collector with the G1 collector in terms of their application scenarios and limitations.
💡 Hint: Think about how each collector manages memory and application performance.
Assess how the choice of garbage collector can impact application performance, especially in high-throughput servers versus small embedded systems.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the trade-offs between simplicity and complexity in different environments.
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