Garbage Collection in Java - Choosing the Correct Collector

Explore the fundamentals of garbage collection in Java and learn how to select the optimal collector for your specific use case in this comprehensive conference talk. Discover the basics of automatic memory management and understand why Java implements multiple garbage collection algorithms to handle diverse workloads. Examine the key characteristics of popular collectors including G1 and ZGC, while gaining insights into performance differences between various collectors across different JDK releases. Learn when the default G1 collector is suitable and identify scenarios where alternative garbage collectors might deliver superior performance for your applications.