Overview
Explore the evolution of Java for serverless computing in this 53-minute conference talk by Graeme Rocher, creator of Grails and Micronaut. Discover how new projects like Micronaut and Oracle's GraalVM are addressing challenges in memory footprint, startup time, and cold-start performance, making Java competitive with Go and Node.js in the microservice and serverless space. Learn about Micronaut's innovative solutions, including annotation mapping, application context, type-safe configuration, and improved startup and memory performance. Gain insights into Java's adaptation to modern development needs and how Micronaut provides a comprehensive framework for building efficient serverless applications.
Syllabus
Intro
Java's Problems for Framework Developers
Why is Reflection a Problem?
Avoid Reflection!
With Micronaut You Can Build
So What is Micronaut? Really?
Micronaut and GraalVM
Micronaut for Serverless
Micronaut's Solutions
Annotation Mapper
ApplicationContext
Configuration Properties Type Safe Configuration
Micronaut Startup and Memory
Summary • Micronaut Provides an Awesome Set of Framework
Taught by
Devoxx