Is it possible to identify the source of memory leaks in a program?

Yes, identifying memory leaks in Java can be done using profilers and memory analysis tools. For example:

• Use VisualVM or Java Mission Control to monitor memory usage and analyze heap dumps.
• Create a heap dump using jmap and analyze it with tools like Eclipse MAT (Memory Analyzer Tool).
• In code, you can use weak references (WeakReference) and carefully monitor the lifecycle of objects.

These methods help identify objects that are not released and accumulate, indicating leaks.