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This article provides an in-depth exploration of resource management mechanisms in the Java programming language, analyzing why Java lacks explicit destructors similar to those in C++. The paper details the working principles of the garbage collector and its impact on object lifecycle management, with particular focus on the limitations of the finalize method and the reasons for its deprecation. Through concrete code examples, it demonstrates modern best practices using the AutoCloseable interface and try-with-resources statements, and discusses the application of the Cleaner class in advanced cleanup scenarios. The article also compares the design philosophies of destructor mechanisms across different programming languages, offering comprehensive guidance on resource management for Java developers.