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Understanding the JVM and Low Latency Applications

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This session examines how JVM garbage collection and adaptive JIT compilation affect application latency. It covers heap layout, GC behavior and collectors, and ways to reduce latency effects through GC-friendly programming.

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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