Performance Tuning · interview question
Which garbage collector attempts to achieve predictable pause times by dividing the heap into regions and collecting them incrementally?
Multiple choiceMediumchapter-14-curatedpremiumperformance-tuningstop-the-world-pauses
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. G1GC
Why
G1GC (Garbage-First Garbage Collector) divides the heap into regions and aims for predictable pause times by incrementally collecting these regions. It is designed to minimize pause durations and provide more consistent performance.
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