28.2 - Class Loader Subsystem
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of the Bootstrap ClassLoader?
💡 Hint: Think of the core Java classes that all applications need.
Name the three types of class loaders.
💡 Hint: Recall the BEA acronym we discussed!
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Which class loader is responsible for loading core Java classes?
💡 Hint: Consider which loader comes first in the hierarchy.
True or False: The Extension ClassLoader loads classes from the application classpath.
💡 Hint: Review where classes for external libraries reside.
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Design a small Java application that implements a custom class loader. Explain how this custom loader fits into the existing class loader hierarchy.
💡 Hint: Consider exploring Java documentation for creating ClassLoader extensions.
Discuss the potential implications of a class failing during the resolution step of the linking process. How would this affect application stability?
💡 Hint: Focus on how class dependencies impact Java applications overall.
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