Devoxx Greece 2024 - Going AOT: Everything you need to know about GraalVM for Java applications

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Discover the power of GraalVM and Native Image for Java applications, learn how to compile ahead of time, reduce memory usage, and eliminate the need for a JVM at runtime, while improving performance, security, and scalability.

Key takeaways
  • GraalVM is a research project that allows you to compile Java applications ahead of time, resulting in faster startup times and lower memory usage.
  • Native Image is a feature of GraalVM that allows you to compile Java applications to native executables, eliminating the need for a JVM at runtime.
  • Native Image can be used to compile Java applications to native executables for any platform, including Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for popular frameworks such as Spring Boot and Micronaut.
  • Native Image eliminates the need for reflection and can reduce the attack surface of a Java application.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for testing and can be used to create lightweight test containers.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to compile IoT code and can provide faster startup times and lower memory usage.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for Maven and Gradle plugins and can be used to build applications using these build tools.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to create self-contained applications that do not require a JVM at runtime.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for popular libraries such as H2 and Langchain4j.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to create applications that are highly optimized for performance and can provide faster startup times and lower memory usage.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for profiling and can be used to create applications that are highly optimized for performance.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to create applications that are highly secure and can provide better protection against attacks.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for Maven and Gradle plugins and can be used to build applications using these build tools.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to create applications that are highly scalable and can provide better performance under high loads.
  • GraalVM and Native Image provide support for profiling and can be used to create applications that are highly optimized for performance.
  • GraalVM and Native Image can be used to create applications that are highly secure and can provide better protection against attacks.