Java in the Cloud with GraalVM

This presentation shows how to build Java applications with GraalVM Native Image for cloud deployment, covering JIT and AOT, resource use, startup performance, and security considerations. Demonstrations use microservices and Helidon SE.

Syllabus

Intro
What GraalVM offers
GraalVM Java microservice frameworks
Java in the cloud - Goals
Native image build process
JIT vs AOT
Low resource usage
JIT vs AOT: Memory
Example: Horizontal scaling of microservices
Demo: Startup & performance
Minimize vulnerability
Reduced attack surface
Demo: Reducing attach surface
Scalable microservices with Helidon SE & Native Image
Compact packaging
Single native executable
Lightweight containerized applications
What's the catch?
GraalVM & reflection?
Required build time step
What's new in GraalVM?
New monitoring features in GraalVM Native Image
GraalVM community roadmap on GitHub
What's next for GraalVM?
What's next for Native Image?
Get started with GraalVM
Summary
Outro