Java G1 garbage collection in production

Question

Since Java 7 is going to use the new G1 garbage collection by default is Java going to be able to handle an order of magnitude larger heap without supposed \"devastating\" G

Answer 1

It's not suggested to use java8 w/ G1GC for float point calculation with hotspot-like JVM. It's dangerous for application integrity & accuracy.

https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8148175

JDK-8165766

JDK-8186112