Foreign Function and Memory API - A Quick Peek Under the Hood

Explore the Foreign Function & Memory API in JDK 22, a modern alternative to JNI for accessing native libraries from Java code. Dive into this 33-minute conference talk presented by Maurizio Cimadamore from Oracle at FOSDEM 2024. Learn about the safe, efficient, and user-friendly approach to accessing foreign memory and code in Java. Discover how to try the FFM API, generate bindings with the jextract tool, and build the latest version. Gain insights into Project Panama and its impact on Java development. Perfect for Java developers looking to enhance their skills in native code integration and memory management.