Java Memory Leak Guide
Coming Soon
This comprehensive guide for Java memory leak detection and prevention is currently being developed.
We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to help write this guide, please:
- Fork the repository
- Create your content following our documentation standards
- Submit a pull request
This guide will cover:
- Java-specific memory leak patterns
- JVM heap analysis
- Garbage collection optimization
- Tools like JProfiler, VisualVM, and Eclipse MAT
- Best practices for enterprise Java applications
What Will Be Covered
Memory Management in Java
- JVM memory structure
- Heap vs Stack memory
- Garbage collection mechanisms
- Memory pools and generations
Common Java Memory Leak Patterns
- Static collections that grow indefinitely
- Listeners and callbacks not properly removed
- ThreadLocal variables not cleaned up
- Connection leaks in database/network operations
- Inner class references to outer classes
Detection Tools
- JProfiler - Commercial profiling tool
- VisualVM - Free visual profiler
- Eclipse MAT - Memory analyzer tool
- JConsole - Built-in monitoring tool
- Java Flight Recorder - Low-overhead profiling
Framework-Specific Issues
- Spring application context leaks
- Hibernate session management
- Servlet container memory issues
- Microservices memory optimization
Contributing
This documentation is open for contributions. Please see our Contributing Guidelines for more information.
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