What is `sun.misc.Unsafe` and what are the risks of using it?

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Java Professional — Hard

What is `sun.misc.Unsafe` and what are the risks of using it?

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`sun.misc.Unsafe` is a class in Java that allows low-level operations bypassing JVM safety checks, risking crashes and memory corruption. This makes it a risky choice for direct memory allocation and other operations.