Java Performance Tuning: Adjusting GC Threads for Optimal Results
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AUGUST 30, 2024
Garbage Collection (GC) plays an important role in Java’s memory management. It helps to reclaim memory that is no longer in use. A garbage collector uses its own set of threads to reclaim memory. These threads are called GC threads. Sometimes JVM can end up either with too many or too few GC threads. In this post, we will discuss why JVM can end up having too many/too few GC threads, the consequences of it, and potential solutions to address them.
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