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i read the only 1 object is eligible for GC after the method returns ... but i have a doubt regarding this
From what i understand, an object that is passed as a parameter of a method has scope within the braces of the method ... if this is true then shouldn't 'obj' also be eligible for GC after the method returns?
/SAmith
 
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ooops !!!
i think i just got all muddled up there ... i understand now ... it is because of the reference to the object from outside the method right?
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never mind samith....it happens sometimes

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Hey Samith -
Looking at your code I'm wondering...
are we talking about a method or a constructor?
 
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yeah guess i just needed a little break
 
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