What's the difference between SoftReference and WeakReference in Java?

What's the difference between SoftReference and WeakReference in Java?

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Java: difference between strong/soft/weak/phantom reference

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How to use WeakReference in Java and Android development?

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When would you use a WeakHashMap or a WeakReference?

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Is there a practical use for weak references? [duplicate]

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Understanding Java's Reference classes: SoftReference, WeakReference, and PhantomReference

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Why does exist WeakHashMap, but absent WeakSet?

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Pros and Cons of Listeners as WeakReferences

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