This August, we successfully hosted another engaging session in our performance engineering series: “Matchmaking for JVMs: How to Pick the Perfect GC Partner.”
The webinar brought together developers, performance engineers, and JVM enthusiasts from across the globe to discuss one of the most critical aspects of Java performance, choosing the right Garbage Collector (GC) algorithm.
The session sparked lively discussions, insightful questions, and real-world examples that made the topic both practical and actionable. Our expert speaker unpacked the different GC algorithms available in the JVM, explained their unique trade-offs, and provided valuable guidance on how to select the best fit for specific application workloads.
What the Webinar Covered
Choosing the right Java Garbage Collector algorithm can make or break your application’s performance. With so many options like G1, ZGC, Shenandoah, CMS, Serial, and Parallel, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the trade-offs.
In this webinar, we explored:
- The unique strengths and weaknesses of each GC algorithm
- How to match GC strategies with application memory behavior and SLA requirements
- Performance metrics to track when evaluating GC effectiveness
- Case studies showing the impact of choosing the right or wrong GC
- Practical tuning tips and diagnostics to maximize performance and minimize pause times
Whether you’re optimizing for latency, throughput, or memory footprint, this session provided a clear roadmap for making confident GC choices tailored to your environment.
Why Choosing the Best Java Garbage Collector Algorithm Matters
Garbage Collection directly impacts Java application performance. The right GC algorithm can minimize pauses, improve throughput, and keep systems stable, while the wrong one can cause latency spikes and production slowdowns.
Since every application has different needs, some prioritizing low latency, others high throughput, picking the best Java Garbage Collector algorithm is critical. In this webinar, we showed how to match GC options like G1, ZGC, Shenandoah, CMS, and Parallel with your application’s unique workload for optimal performance.
If you’d like a deeper dive into how these algorithms work, check out our detailed guide on the best Java Garbage Collection algorithms.
Key Takeaways: Picking the Best Java Garbage Collector Algorithm
- Clear comparison of major GC algorithms — G1, ZGC, Shenandoah, CMS, Serial, and Parallel
- Guidance on matching GC strategies with application memory behavior and SLA goals
- Key performance metrics to monitor for signs your current GC may not be the right fit
- Real-world examples of how the right (or wrong) GC impacted JVM performance
- Practical tuning tips and diagnostics to reduce pauses and improve stability
Webinar Deck
Revisit the key strategies for choosing the best Java Garbage Collector algorithm with our full slide deck, featuring real-world examples, tuning tips, and guidance on matching GC options like G1, ZGC, and Shenandoah to your application’s needs.
Webinar Recording
Watch the full webinar recording to revisit expert strategies and actionable insights for effective root cause analysis in production.
Q&A Session
Our Expert, Ram Lakshmanan took time to answer some thoughtful queries from the audience, sharing practical tips and real-world stories around Java performance and troubleshooting.
Participant Feedback
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