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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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Decoding JVM execution

In the orchestration of JVM execution, the performance unfolds across distinct stages, each contributing to the seamless functionality of Java applications. The overture commences with the loading of the JVM, where the class loader diligently fetches and loads class files and bytecode into the memory, setting the stage for the ensuing performance.

As the curtains rise, the JVM’s execution engine takes the lead, dynamically interpreting bytecode in a stack-based execution model. Simultaneously, the data area is meticulously initialized, allocating memory spaces for the runtime components such as the heap and stack. This orchestrated dance culminates in integration with native elements, seamlessly linking native libraries to augment the application’s capabilities. Join us in the upcoming section as we delve deeper into the intricacies of JVM execution, unraveling the magic that transpires as Java applications come to life in this finely tuned symphony...

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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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