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How does JVM handle class loading and unloading in large applications?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
JVM loads classes on demand and unloads them when no longer referenced.
Deep explanation
ClassLoaders load classes into Metaspace. Unloading happens during GC when classloader becomes unreachable.
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