The Java automatic garbage collection process typically operates as a low-priority thread that constantly searches memory for unreachable objects, objects not referenced by any other object ...

Copying objects is a common Java programming operation that has one serious trap. Here's how to avoid copying from an object reference and only copy the instance and values you want.

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.

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 ...

The 30th anniversary of Java, being celebrated this year, offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on the remarkable changes ...

Diagnose the problem 1. Capture the heap dump A heap dump is a snapshot of what’s in your Java program’s memory at a given point in time. It contains details about objects that are present in memory, ...