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Published inFeb 2024
PublisherPackt
ISBN-139781835467961
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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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In exploring methods within the intricate landscape of Java class files, we’ve uncovered their pivotal role as the architects of program behavior. The class file structure encapsulates crucial information about return types, access modifiers, and parameters, guiding the JVM in executing code dynamically and efficiently.

As we conclude this part of our exploration, the journey through class file intricacies continues into the next chapter. The upcoming topic delves into the essence of bytecode, serving as the intermediary language that bridges high-level Java code with the platform-independent execution environment of the JVM. Together, we will unravel the bytecode layer, understanding how it transforms method logic into executable instructions, ensuring the portability and universality of Java programs. This exploration into bytecodes promises to deepen our understanding of Java’s cross-platform capabilities, providing insights into the magic that enables Java...

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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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