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Jun 17, 2024 · Fundamentals

How Does Java’s FinalReference Keep Objects Alive During GC?

This article explains how the JVM creates and manages FinalReference objects, how they interact with the finalize() method, and how the ZGC and other GC phases discover, revive, and eventually reclaim objects, detailing the roles of ReferenceHandler, FinalizerThread, and related internal data structures.