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Mar 23, 2026 · Fundamentals
How JVM Card Tables Boost GC Efficiency and Solve Cross-Generation References
The article explains why JVMs use generational garbage collection, how cross‑generation references cause missed objects during Minor GC, and how the card table together with write barriers and conditional marking dramatically reduces pause times and improves overall GC performance.
Card TableGarbage CollectionJVM
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