Virtual Threads in Action - Helidon 4 and Java 21

Explore the groundbreaking implementation of virtual threads in Helidon 4, the world's first web framework fully based on this game-changing technology. Dive into the story of Helidon WebServer, examining the challenges faced and solutions developed. Learn how virtual threads, introduced in Project Loom and now a production feature in Java 21, significantly enhance JVM resource utilization, enabling performance comparable to reactive engines while maintaining a fully blocking paradigm. Discover the impact of this innovation on microservices frameworks and gain insights from Dmitry Aleksandrov, a Java Champion and Oracle Groundbreaker, as he shares his expertise on this transformative development in the Java ecosystem.