28.3.2 - Heap
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of the Heap in the JVM?
💡 Hint: Think about where Java objects reside in memory.
What are the two main divisions of the Heap?
💡 Hint: Recall the generations we discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Heap used for in JVM?
💡 Hint: Recall what types of data Java dynamically allocates memory for.
True or False: The Old Generation is where new objects are created.
💡 Hint: Think about the different sections of the Heap that we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how managing the Heap size can impact application performance. Provide examples of scenarios where too small or too large a Heap could lead to problems.
💡 Hint: Consider both memory usage and garbage collection frequency.
Design a strategy for optimizing the Heap in a Java application with high memory demands. Include considerations for both generation sizes and garbage collection algorithms.
💡 Hint: Think about how resource management can enhance performance sustainability.
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