Performance Tuning · interview question
Why might an application experience increased latency when using the Generational Garbage Collection model?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Frequent minor garbage collections in the Young Generation.
Why
In the Generational Garbage Collection model, frequent minor collections in the Young Generation can increase latency, as these collections can pause application threads temporarily.
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