Memory Leak in Java

Date: 2022-11-21

This Java tutorial explains memory management, focusing on the young generation (for new objects, with Minor GC), old generation (for long-lived objects, with Major GC), and the now-obsolete permanent generation (replaced by Metaspace in Java 8). It defines memory leaks as the inability of garbage collection to remove unused objects, leading to OutOfMemoryError. The article details causes and detection methods for memory leaks and offers preventative strategies. A sample Java program demonstrating a memory leak is included.

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