Tuning Java Applications with G1GC: Field Notes
Tuning Java Applications with G1GC: Field Notes

Tuning Java Applications with G1GC: Field Notes

Author
Shiv Bade
Tags
gc
g1gc
performance
Published
July 21, 2017
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G1GC is now the default in Java 9. Key tuning insights:
  • MaxGCPauseMillis is your lever for latency
  • Watch survivor space promotion rate
  • Use GC logs + GCViewer or GCEasy for analysis
We cut pause times by ~40% with right configs.