Self-contained Native Binaries for Java with GraalVM

Discover how GraalVM Native Image enables ahead-of-time compilation of Java applications into native binaries in this 44-minute Devoxx conference talk by Thomas Wuerthinger. Learn about the key advantages including instant startup, improved warmup, reduced memory footprint, and enhanced security through a practical Java server application example. Explore the new tooling ecosystem available for native deployments, including Linux perf and other binary inspection tools that provide accurate insights into running applications. Understand the challenges involved in creating native images and gain recommendations for choosing between ahead-of-time and just-in-time compilation based on your specific Java application requirements.