The Z Garbage Collector (ZGC) - Understanding Java's Low-Latency GC

Dive into an in-depth discussion about the Z Garbage Collector (ZGC) with Per Liden, the ZGC Lead, in this 30-minute episode of the Inside Java Podcast. Explore the history, functionality, and future of ZGC, which became production-ready in JDK 15. Learn about key concepts such as concurrent garbage collection, thread stack scanning, and how ZGC compares to other collectors. Gain insights into ZGC's implementation in JDK 16, its observability features, and the roadmap for future developments. Discover practical tips for using ZGC in your Java applications and understand its impact on performance and scalability.

Introduction
Who is Per
How did you end up working on ZGC
ZGC or ZGC
History of ZGC
What is ZGC
CDC
Posttime
Thread Stacks
Thread Stack Scanning
ZGC in JDK 16
ZGC concurrent with other garbage collectors
Recap
Using the ZGC
Observability
Roadmap
Outro