The Generational Z Garbage Collector (ZGC)

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The Generational Z Garbage Collector (ZGC)

The Generational Z Garbage Collector (GenZGC) in JDK 21 represents a significant evolution in Java’s approach to garbage collection, aiming to enhance application performance through more efficient memory management. This advancement builds upon the strengths of the Z Garbage Collector (ZGC) by introducing a generational approach to garbage collection within the JVM. Continue reading “The Generational Z Garbage Collector (ZGC)”