Complete Java SE 8 Developer Bootcamp - Garbage Collection

The video tutorial explains memory management in Java, focusing on how Java handles memory leaks through garbage collection. It describes the process of garbage collection, how it identifies unused objects, and the role of the garbage collector. The tutorial also covers how to configure the garbage collector and introduces methods for dereferencing objects to make them eligible for garbage collection, including setting references to null and changing references.

What is the significance of the command 'System.gc()' in Java?

How can an object become eligible for garbage collection?

What does it mean for a variable to fall out of scope?