When should I use a CMS garbage collector?

When should I use a CMS garbage collector?

You should consider using a CMS garbage collector when your application requires low pause times and can benefit from concurrent collection.

What are the advantages of using CMS over other collectors?

CMS offers shorter pause times, which is ideal for applications that need to remain responsive, like web servers.

Are there any downsides to using CMS?

Yes, CMS can lead to fragmentation over time and may not reclaim memory as efficiently as other collectors.

How do I enable CMS in my application?

You can enable CMS by adding the JVM option -XX:+UseConcMarkSweepGC when starting your application.