<ul><li>Efficient garbage collection is crucial for Java application performance as outdated algorithms can't cope with the demands of modern computing.</li><li>Java garbage collection has evolved over the years to keep up with evolving IT trends, including hardware advancements and changing software requirements.</li><li>There are now multiple garbage collection (GC) algorithms in Java, each designed for specific purposes, including Serial, Parallel, CMS, G1, Z, and Shenandoah.</li><li>Future developments in GC include improved features for Z GC, throughput enhancements for G1 GC, footprint reduction, and the implementation of a new algorithm called N2GC.</li></ul>

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