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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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Methods in the class file

Let’s embark on an in-depth exploration of the heart of Java class files—methods. These dynamic components serve as the architects of behavior within classes, shaping the very essence of Java programs and orchestrating the precise execution of code within the JVM. In this session, we’ll peel back the layers to unravel the intricacies of method declarations, parameter passing, and the dynamic execution of code. We aim to provide you with a solid foundational understanding of how methods fundamentally contribute to Java classes’ structural integrity and functionality.

Within class files, a method’s return type is key to understanding the nature of the data generated during execution. This critical element acts as a guiding beacon for the JVM, enabling it to anticipate the expected outcomes of each method. Whether a method yields an int, String, or any other data type, the return type encapsulates this vital information,...

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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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