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Via LtU, Dispelling Java programming language myths.

Myth 1: Garbage collection solves all memory-related problems
Myth 2: Parameters are passed by reference
Myth 3: Atomic operations are thread safe
Myth 4: Synchronized code is the same as a critical section
Myth 5: Waiting threads are awakened in priority order

I read the first myth on GC so far - the article seems excellent.

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