Performance Tuning · interview question
Which garbage collector is designed to minimize pause times and is suitable for applications requiring low latency?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. ZGC
Why
ZGC (Z Garbage Collector) is designed to minimize pause times by performing most of its work concurrently with the application threads. It is suitable for applications requiring low latency and can handle very large heaps.
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