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Mastering the Java Virtual Machine

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Product type Book
Published in Feb 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835467961
Pages 234 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Otavio Santana Otavio Santana
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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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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface 1. Part 1: Understanding the JVM
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Java Virtual Machine 3. Chapter 2: Class File Structure 4. Chapter 3: Understanding Bytecodes 5. Part 2: Memory Management and Execution
6. Chapter 4: Execution Engine 7. Chapter 5: Memory Management 8. Chapter 6: Garbage Collection and Memory Profiling 9. Part 3: Alternative JVMs
10. Chapter 7: GraalVM 11. Chapter 8: The JVM Ecosystem and Alternative JVMs 12. Part 4: Advanced Java Topics
13. Chapter 9: Java Framework Principles 14. Chapter 10: Reflection 15. Chapter 11: Java Annotation Processor 16. Chapter 12: Final Considerations 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

The diversity of the JVM

A captivating exploration of the JVM and its remarkable tapestry is interwoven within the programming world. While Java often takes center stage, the JVM’s true prowess lies in its versatility, extending far beyond a mere executor of Java bytecode. Contrary to popular belief, the JVM is not a monolithic entity but a testament to diversity, accommodating a rich ecosystem of alternative implementations and vendors. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover the manifold facets of the JVM that make it an unparalleled force in software development.

Despite being the bedrock of Java, the JVM is not confined to a single language. Its extensibility has paved the way for many programming languages to flourish under its aegis. From Kotlin and Scala to Groovy and Clojure, the JVM acts as a unifying platform that fosters an environment where developers can seamlessly harness the power of different languages. Moreover, the landscape of JVM distributors is a...

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Profile icon Otavio Santana
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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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