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# [Weak and Soft References in Java](https://www.omkarterbhai.com/weak-and-soft-references-in-java?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Consider a scenario where you have to build a finance based application that allows users to buy or sell assets in foreign currencies, in this case you will have to constantly fetch foreign currency exchange rates at every event the user triggers. An...

Dec 7, 2024 · 4 min read · omkarterbhai.com  
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