java.lang.ref

Package java.lang.ref

Provides reference-object classes, which support a limited degree of interaction with the garbage collector.

See: Description

Class Summary
Class Description
PhantomReference<T>

Phantom reference objects, which are enqueued after the collector determines that their referents may otherwise be reclaimed.

Reference<T>

Abstract base class for reference objects-

ReferenceQueue<T>

Reference queues, to which registered reference objects are appended by the garbage collector after the appropriate reachability changes are detected.