Chapter 7
Runtime Performance Optimizations: A Focus on Strings, Locks, and Beyond
Introduction
Efficiency in runtime performance is crucial for scaling applications and meeting user demands. At the heart of this is the JVM, managing runtime facets such as just-in-time (JIT) compilation, garbage collection, and thread synchronization—each profoundly influencing Java applications’ performance.
Java’s evolution from Java 8 to Java 17 showcases a commitment to performance optimization, evident in more than 350 JDK Enhancement Proposals (JEPs). Noteworthy are optimizations like the reduced footprint of java.lang.String, advancements in contended locking mechanisms, and the indy-fication of string concatenation,1 all significantly contributing to ...
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