Performance Tuning · interview question
In the context of generational garbage collection, what is the primary role of the 'Old' generation?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. To store long-lived objects
Why
The 'Old' generation in the JVM is designed to store objects that have survived multiple cycles of garbage collection in the 'Young' generation, indicating they are long-lived.
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