Mastering the Java Virtual Machine
Mastering the Java Virtual Machine
An in-depth guide to JVM internals and performance optimization
About the Book
Mastering the Java Virtual Machine is a comprehensive guide that will take you into the heart of the Java programming language, guiding you through the intricate workings of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and equipping you with essential skills to become a proficient Java developer.
You’ll start by understanding the JVM, exploring its architecture and how it executes Java code. Through detailed explanations and real-world examples, you’ll gain a deep understanding of JVM internals, enabling you to write efficient and optimized Java applications. As you progress, you’ll delve into memory management and execution, unraveling the complexities of heap and stack management, garbage collection, and memory profiling. You'll learn how memory is allocated and reclaimed in the JVM, as well as how to optimize memory usage and identify performance bottlenecks in your applications. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create Java programs that are not only robust but also highly performant.
By the end of this Java book, you’ll have the skills needed to excel in Java programming, writing efficient and maintainable code.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the Java Virtual Machine
- Class File Structure
- Understanding Bytecodes
- Memory Management
- Execution Engine
- Class Loading and Dynamic Class Loading
- Garbage Collection and Memory Profiling
- GraalVM
- JVM Ecosystem and Alternative JVMs
- Java Framework Principles
- Reflection
- Java Annotation Processor
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