# Uses of Package
java.lang.ref

- Packages that use java.lang.ref
  Package | Description
  --- | ---
  java.lang.ref | Provides reference-object classes, which support a limited degree of interaction with the garbage collector.

- Classes in java.lang.ref used by java.lang.ref
  Class and Description
  Reference Abstract base class for reference objects.
  ReferenceQueue Reference queues, to which registered reference objects are appended by the garbage collector after the appropriate reachability changes are detected.

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