How-to articles, tricks, and solutions about GARBAGE-COLLECTION

Error java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: GC overhead limit exceeded

The java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: GC overhead limit exceeded error occurs when the garbage collector is unable to free up enough memory to meet the memory allocation request of the application.

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Is there a destructor for Java?

Java does not have a destructor like some other programming languages.

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When is the finalize() method called in Java?

In Java, the finalize method is called by the garbage collector when it determines that an object is no longer reachable.

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