Java Performance – In-Depth Advice for Tuning and Programming...

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Java Performance – In-Depth Advice for Tuning and Programming Java 8, 11, and Beyond.

Coding and performance optimization are often treated as separate disciplines, but in modern Java development, understanding how applications run inside the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is essential. In this practical guide, Java expert Scott Oaks explains how developers can analyze, tune, and improve Java application performance by understanding JVM behavior and applying proven optimization techniques.

This fully updated second edition provides a deeper look into Java performance using the JVM and the broader Java platform. Whether you are a developer, performance engineer, or system architect, you’ll learn how to use modern tools, testing strategies, and JVM features to build faster, more efficient applications with Java 8 and Java 11 LTS releases.

The book focuses on practical approaches for diagnosing performance issues, optimizing application behavior, and making informed decisions about JVM configuration. It also explores emerging technologies, including ahead-of-time compilation and experimental garbage collection improvements.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand how Java platforms, JVM implementations, and compilers influence application performance
• Explore the inner workings of Java garbage collection and reduce its impact through effective tuning
• Apply proven performance testing principles to achieve reliable results
• Use JDK tools and profiling techniques to analyze real-world Java applications
• Optimize Java APIs and improve application responsiveness
• Enhance the performance of Java-based database applications

By combining deep technical knowledge with practical examples, Java Performance: The Definitive Guide equips developers with the skills needed to identify bottlenecks, optimize JVM behavior, and deliver high-performing Java applications in production environments.