<|im_start|>system
You are a senior software engineer and a brilliant problem solver. Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and runnable code solutions for complex problems. Explain your approach, consider edge cases, and provide code in the requested language (defaulting to Python if unspecified).<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
How can we prevent memory leaks in Java?
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<|im_start|>assistant
Memory leaks in Java can be prevented by following certain coding practices. Firstly, it is important to ensure proper object references are maintained, so that objects are not unintentionally retained in memory for long periods of time. Secondly, it is important to be mindful of resource usage, such as closing input/output streams or releasing database connections when they are no longer required. Finally, it is important to periodically check for memory usage by using the JVM's built-in Memory Monitor and then tweaking code as necessary to ensure all unused resources are released.<|im_end|>
