Performance Tuning · interview question
Why does a 'Thread Dump' in diagnosing JVM issues matter in this design?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. To track the state and activity of all threads in the JVM.
Why
A 'Thread Dump' provides a snapshot of the state and activity of all threads running in the JVM. It's crucial for diagnosing issues like deadlocks, thread contention, and understanding thread behavior in the application.
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