Welcome to the Jungle - A Safari Through the JVM Landscape

Embark on a safari through the JVM landscape in this 50-minute GeeCON conference talk. Explore the diverse world of Java Virtual Machines, including OpenJDK variants like Oracle OpenJDK, Eclipse Temurin, IBM Semeru, Amazon Corretto, Azul Zulu, Alibaba Dragonwell, Huawei Bi Sheng, and Tencent Kona. Gain insights into the differences between these distributions, their features, and performance characteristics. Discover which JVM is best suited for specific use cases, and learn about GraalVM alternatives. Delve into topics such as the OpenJDK roadmap, distribution differences, support terms, TCK compliance, JDK 8 performance, and specialized offerings like Amazon Corretto, Alibaba Dragonwell, Oracle GraalVM, IBM Semeru, and Azul Platform Prime. Leave with a comprehensive understanding of the JVM ecosystem and the ability to make informed decisions about which Java Virtual Machine to use for your projects.