Moving to G1GC - An Experience Report

Explore the transition from CMS to G1GC in Java 9 through this 57-minute conference talk at Devoxx. Delve into real-world experiences of moving applications to G1GC in production environments. Examine the performance implications and potential cost increases associated with sub-optimal collector tuning. Analyze benchmark results that highlight potential pain points in G1GC adoption. Gain insights into practical actions that can alleviate challenges when switching to G1GC. Learn about the advantages and limitations of G1GC as the new default collector, separating hype from reality in this critical Java update.