GraalVM Native Images Explained

Explore the world of GraalVM native images in this informative 31-minute conference talk by Oleg Šelajev at Devoxx. Discover how GraalVM, a high-performance polyglot runtime, compiles Java programs ahead of time into native images, offering performance comparable to JVM execution with instant startup times and reduced runtime overhead. Learn the inner workings of native images, requirements for generation, and examine real-world examples of ahead-of-time compilation and minimal container packaging. Gain insights into configuring native image generation, utilizing the autoconfiguration agent for reflection and proxies, and enabling libraries to support native images out of the box. Presented by Oleg Šelajev, a Java Champion and developer advocate for GraalVM at OracleLabs, this talk provides valuable knowledge for developers looking to optimize Java application performance and startup times.