Performance Tuning · interview question
How does a Stop-The-World (STW) pause affect a running Java application?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. All application threads are paused
Why
During a Stop-The-World (STW) pause, all application threads are paused to allow the JVM to perform tasks like garbage collection. This can lead to temporary unresponsiveness in the application.
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