Peek Under the Hood of the Complex but Fascinating Java Virtual Machine
Dive into the intricacies of JVM performance with
JVM Performance Engineering
, the essential guide for seasoned Java developers eager to demystify the JVM. Focusing on the OpenJDK HotSpot VM, this book provides insights into cutting-edge Java performance techniques and trends.
Distinguished Java Champion Monica Beckwith blends theoretical insights and practical tools—encompassing case studies, applications, use-case diagrams, and process flow charts—to demonstrate diagnostic techniques, performance methodologies, and optimizations.
This manual is a portal to excelling in Java performance engineering, offering Java developers, system architects, and software engineers the tools to foster career advancement and success with Java applications.
Examine the evolving Java type system, from lambda expressions to the advent of
records
and
sealed classes
, and explore how
Project Valhalla
aims to further optimize performance
Leverage the
Unified JVM Logging Interface
for enhanced diagnostics, monitoring, and performance testing, featuring the novel asynchronous logging mechanism
Grasp the intricate relationship between JVM and hardware, mastering end-to-end Java performance optimization techniques
Gain deep insights into JVM's garbage collection and memory management, examining the pivotal
Garbage First
Z GCs
—and how they are shaping the Java performance landscape
Explore efficient deployment strategies and techniques to accelerate JVM readiness, leveraging
class data sharing
,
ahead-of-time compilation
, and innovations like
GraalVM
and upcoming
Project Leyden
Embark on an exploration of the synergy between the JVM and exotic hardware like GPUs and FPGAs and revel in the potential of
Project Panama
TornadoVM
in high-computational scenarios such as machine learning and data analytics
Look ahead to the future of Java concurrency with
Virtual Threads
, and investigate runtime optimizations of string handling and concurrency, propelling Java forward
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