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Understanding the JVM and Low Latency Applications

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Overview

Explore the impact of automatic memory management and Just In Time (JIT) adaptive compilation on application latency in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) through this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into performance considerations, heap layout, and garbage collection concepts while learning strategies to minimize latency effects. Gain insights into GC-friendly programming techniques, subtle object retention, and the Garbage First (G1) collector. Discover quick rules of thumb for optimizing JVM performance and understand the ideal garbage collection scenario for low-latency applications.

Syllabus

Intro
People Want Fast Applications
The Java Virtual Machine Performance Considerations
Application Stack
What You Need To Know About GC HotSpot VM Heap Layout
Important Concepts of GC
Quick Rules of Thumb
The Ideal GC Scenario
Concurrent GC Interesting Aside
GC Friendly Programming (2)
Subtle Object Retention (1)
Garbage First (G1) Garbage Collection
G1 Collector
Young GCs in G1
Old GCs in CMS (Sweeping After Marking)

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