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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
Languages
Author (1):
Otavio Santana Otavio Santana
Profile icon Otavio Santana

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

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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