Does it help GC to null local variables in Java

Question

I was \'forced\' to add myLocalVar = null; statement into finally clause just before leaving method. Reason is to help GC. I was told I will get SMS\'s during n

Answer 1

That is a myth that goes way back to when java first came out and C++ guys didn't trust the gc.

The gc knows what it is doing. nulling out var wont hurt anything, but it wont really help anything either. Jeff had a pretty funny post on this just the other day.