Introduction
Garbage collection is an automatic process that reclaims memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use. It prevents memory leaks and improves application performance.
How it Works
The Java garbage collector manages the lifecycle of objects, tracking their allocation and deallocation.
It employs various algorithms to identify objects that are no longer needed and automatically reclaim their memory.
Key Concepts
Objects: Instances of classes that contain data and methods.
Garbage Collectors: Processes that manage object lifetimes.
Recycling: Releasing memory occupied by objects.
Types of Garbage Collectors
There are different garbage collection strategies, each with its strengths and weaknesses.