Understanding Java Garbage Collection: A Comprehensive Guide

  • 4/9/2011
  • One-minute read

Introduction to Java Garbage Collection

Understanding garbage collection is crucial for Java application performance optimization. This guide covers essential aspects of GC mechanisms and log interpretation.

Types of Garbage Collectors

  1. Serial GC
  2. Parallel GC
  3. CMS (Concurrent Mark Sweep)
  4. G1 (Garbage First)
  5. ZGC

Understanding GC Logs

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Best Practices for GC Tuning

  1. Choosing the right collector
  2. Sizing heap generations
  3. Monitoring and analysis
  4. Performance optimization

Additional Resources

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