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Nov 16, 2020 · Fundamentals

Exploring Modern Java Garbage Collectors: G1, ZGC, and Shenandoah

This article examines the evolution of Java garbage collectors, detailing the design and operation of G1, ZGC, and Shenandoah, and explains key concepts such as generational collection, write and read barriers, SATB, RSet, and multi‑view mapping with illustrative code and diagrams.