Java resorts to automatic memory release for objects no more needed. Java uses automatic
garbage collector to manage memory. So what is automatic garbage collector?
Garbage collector is a software program that runs in the background and picks up and
clears memory space occupied by the dead objects. It follows a predetermined algorithm to
decide which objects have no remaining reference, i.e. they are no longer referred and frees
the memory automatically. This process will happen when the program is idle or when there
is insufficient free memory to be allotted.
5.8 Finalizer and Finalize() Methods
Java Run Time Environment calls Finalize() method just before the object is freed. An
object may ...
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