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Published inFeb 2024
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Otavio Santana
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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Fields and data repositories

In the unfolding exploration of class file intricacies, we now delve into the section dedicated to fields and data repositories. This pivotal section dissects the dynamic nexus where code and data converge within Java classes. Fields, the information custodians, transcend the realm of mere variables, encapsulating the very essence of data storage. As we navigate this section, we will unravel the diversity of field types, from instance variables to class variables, and decode their role in shaping the architecture of Java classes. Join us in uncovering the harmonious interplay between fields and the constant pool, where symbolic references enrich the language and contribute to the dynamic layer of data representation within the class files. This session serves as a gateway to the beating heart of Java programs, showcasing how fields become the dynamic vessels through which code transforms into executable realities within the JVM.

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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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