What's Next for the JVM

Explore the future of the Java Virtual Machine in this comprehensive conference talk from GOTO 2014. Delve into the evolution of the JVM, focusing on OpenJDK and its Sun Microsystems roots. Discover the challenges of JVM development and key players involved. Journey into upcoming advancements, including next-generation garbage collectors, new language runtimes, JIT optimizations, and native library features planned for future OpenJDK releases. Gain insights from Charles Nutter, Co-Leader of the JRuby Project, as he discusses Java platform's dominance in high-performance services, recent language improvements like lambda expressions, and the renewed focus on security. Learn why it's an exciting time for JVM users and what to expect in its continued development.