If Java passes objects by passing the reference variable instead, does that mean Java uses pass-by-reference for objects? Not exactly, although you'll often hear and read that it does.

Reference objects aren't just useful when memory is at a premium; they can also be used to provide slick caching abilities to any application.

In Java, all arguments are pass-by-value. Java does not allow parameters to be passed by reference, meaning objects themselves cannot be passed around to different methods. Let's look at a very simple ...

Effective memory management in Java relies on effective reference management by Java programmers. Reference management can be difficult in the context of framework-based development. Leonard provides ...