Performance Tuning · interview question
Which JVM memory area is primarily affected during a Stop-The-World (STW) pause?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Heap
Why
Stop-The-World pauses usually occur during garbage collection, which primarily affects the heap area of the JVM. During these pauses, all application threads are stopped to allow the garbage collector to function.
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