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# [Garbage Collection in Java - Part 2](https://theawesomenayak.com/garbage-collection-in-java-part-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is GC and How it Works in the JVM

Jan 22, 2021 · 9 min read · theawesomenayak.com  
Updated Aug 18, 2022  
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