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Published inFeb 2024
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Otavio Santana
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Otavio Santana

Otavio is a passionate architect and software engineer focused on cloud and Java technologies. He has deep expertise in polyglot persistence and high-performance applications in finance, social media, and e-commerce. As a global speaker, he has presented at the most significant international conferences, such as JavaOne, TDC, and Devoxx. He volunteers and helps organize several Java User Groups and meetups around the globe. Otavio is recognized for his Open Source contributions and has received many awards, including all JCP Awards categories and the Duke's Choice Award, to name a few. Otavio is also a distinguished member of the Java Champions and Oracle ACE programs. Otavio loves history, economy, traveling, programming, and real-world languages. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French and is fluent in dad jokes.
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GraalVM overview

In this enlightening section, we’ll embark on a journey through the groundbreaking landscape of GraalVM, an innovation that has redefined the expectations of a JVM. GraalVM’s rise to prominence can be attributed to its sensational features, with a special emphasis on its high-performance compiler, ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation, and prowess in managing diverse language runtimes.

At the heart of GraalVM’s exceptional performance lies its state-of-the-art JIT compiler. This compiler is meticulously engineered to optimize the execution of Java applications, pushing the boundaries of speed and efficiency. Unlike traditional JVMs, GraalVM’s JIT compiler boasts advanced techniques and optimizations, resulting in faster startup times and reduced memory footprint. Therefore, developers experience a significant boost in the overall performance of their applications, making GraalVM an invaluable tool for those striving for excellence in execution...

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Published in: Feb 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781835467961

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Otavio Santana

Otavio is a passionate architect and software engineer focused on cloud and Java technologies. He has deep expertise in polyglot persistence and high-performance applications in finance, social media, and e-commerce. As a global speaker, he has presented at the most significant international conferences, such as JavaOne, TDC, and Devoxx. He volunteers and helps organize several Java User Groups and meetups around the globe. Otavio is recognized for his Open Source contributions and has received many awards, including all JCP Awards categories and the Duke's Choice Award, to name a few. Otavio is also a distinguished member of the Java Champions and Oracle ACE programs. Otavio loves history, economy, traveling, programming, and real-world languages. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French and is fluent in dad jokes.
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