Is Loom Really the Future of Enterprise Java?

Explore the potential and challenges of Project Loom in enterprise Java development through this DevConf.CZ 2024 conference talk. Delve into the world of virtual threads, examining their promise of fast, lightweight user-space threads that are cheap to block. Understand the hidden costs and potential issues that come with this technology, including pinning, monopolization, and large thread-local objects. Compare the virtual thread model execution with the event loop/reactive model used in Quarkus. Learn how to identify and verify potential problems in your code when working with virtual threads. Gain insights into the complexities of implementing Project Loom in enterprise-level applications, particularly under peak load conditions. By the end of this 35-minute presentation by Martin Štefanko, acquire a deeper understanding of the invisible challenges Project Loom may present and their implications for the future of enterprise Java development.