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What are memory fragmentation issues in JVM?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Memory fragmentation occurs when free memory is split into small unusable blocks.
Deep explanation
In JVM, fragmentation mainly affects heap allocation efficiency. Compaction during GC reduces fragmentation but adds overhead.
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