How to deal with “java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space” error?

Question

I am writing a client-side Swing application (graphical font designer) on Java 5. Recently, I am running into java.lang.OutOfMemoryEr

Answer 1

Increasing the heap size is not a "fix" it is a "plaster", 100% temporary. It will crash again in somewhere else. To avoid these issues, write high performance code.

1. Use local variables wherever possible.
2. Make sure you select the correct object (EX: Selection between String, StringBuffer and StringBuilder)
3. Use a good code system for your program(EX: Using static variables VS non static variables)
4. Other stuff which could work on your code.
5. Try to move with multy THREADING