Understanding Java OOM Errors: Heap, GC Overhead, Metaspace, CodeCache, Direct Memory, and Linux OOM Killer
This article explains the various Java OutOfMemoryError types—including Java heap space, GC overhead limit exceeded, Metaspace, CodeCache, Direct Memory, and Linux OOM Killer—describes their causes, typical symptoms, and provides step‑by‑step troubleshooting and mitigation strategies for developers.