Does Java create another strong reference instance from get() of WeakReference instance

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For example,

WeakReference<Obj> weakObj = new WeakReference<>(obj); Obj obj2 = weakObj.get()

In this example obj2 is strong reference type?

If yes means GC is not able to remove this reference until its parent get GCed?

Yes, it's a normal reference. If you get the object and keep a normal reference to it, then it will not be garbage collected. — khelwood
– khelwood, Commented Sep 28, 2020 at 8:54

Alberto S. · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-28 08:55:11Z

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Yes

Default references are strong references

You have some more information in this other question

answered Sep 28, 2020 at 8:55

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Joachim Sauer · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-28 09:08:15Z

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Your weakObj is a WeakReference, and yes, get() returns a standard reference.

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