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What is class metadata in JVM and where is it stored?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Class metadata includes structure and is stored in Metaspace in modern JVMs.
Deep explanation
Metaspace replaces PermGen and stores class definitions, method info, and runtime metadata outside heap memory.
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