Advanced Enterprise Java Interview Questions
1) What is the purpose of garbage collection in Java, and when is it used?
The purpose of garbage collection is to identify and discard objects that are no longer needed by
a program so that their resources can be reclaimed and reused. A Java object is subject to garbage
collection when it becomes unreachable to the program in which it is used.
2) Describe synchronization in respect to multithreading.
With respect to multithreading, synchronization is the capability to control the access of multiple
threads to shared resources. Without synchonization, it is possible for one thread to modify a
shared variable while another thread is in the process of using or updating same shared variable.
This usually leads to significant errors.
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3) How is JavaBeans differ from Enterprise JavaBeans?
The JavaBeans architecture is meant to provide a format for general-purpose components. On the
other hand, the Enterprise JavaBeans architecture provides a format for highly specialized
business logic components.
4) In what ways do design patterns help build better software?
Design patterns helps software developers to reuse successful designs and architectures. It helps
them to choose design alternatives that make a system reusuable and avoid alternatives that
compromise reusability through proven techniques as design patterns.
5) Describe 3-Tier Architecture in enterprise application development.
In 3-tier architecture, an application is broken up into 3 separate logical layers, each with a well-
defined set of interfaces. The presentation layer typically consists of a graphical user interfaces.
The business layer consists of the application or business logic, and the data layer contains the
data that is needed for the application.
