The memory pool containing all the reflective data of the java virtual machine itself, such as CLASS and method objects. With Java VMS that use class data sharing, this generation is divided into read-only and read-write areas. The Permanent generation CONTAINS metadata required by the JVM to describe the CLASSES and methods used in the application. The permanent generation is populated by the JVM at runtime based on classes in use by the application. In addition, Java SE library classes and methods may be STORED here.

The memory pool containing all the reflective data of the java virtual machine itself, such as class and method objects. With Java VMs that use class data sharing, this generation is divided into read-only and read-write areas. The Permanent generation contains metadata required by the JVM to describe the classes and methods used in the application. The permanent generation is populated by the JVM at runtime based on classes in use by the application. In addition, Java SE library classes and methods may be stored here.