28.3.1 - Method Area (MetaSpace in HotSpot)
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of the Method Area in the JVM?
💡 Hint: Think about what the JVM needs to execute classes.
What replaces Permanent Generation in Java 8 and later versions?
💡 Hint: Consider the evolution of memory management in JVM.
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What does the Method Area store in the JVM?
💡 Hint: Recall what the JVM needs to run Java classes.
True or False: MetaSpace has a fixed size limit just like the Permanent Generation.
💡 Hint: Think about how the JVM manages memory in newer versions.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a high-traffic web application with dynamic plugin loading. How would you monitor its MetaSpace usage to prevent performance issues?
💡 Hint: Focus on patterns of class usage and the application load.
Write a report explaining how transitioning from Permanent Generation to MetaSpace could influence the performance scalability of an enterprise Java application.
💡 Hint: Consider scalability requirements in enterprise applications.
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