Deep dives into Java Virtual Threads, Concurrency Models, and Performance Optimization.
Project Loom introduces Virtual Threads to the Java platform, fundamentally shifting how we handle concurrency. Unlike traditional Platform Threads, Virtual Threads are user-mode threads managed by the JVM, enabling massive scalability.
Read MoreDiscover how the JVM efficiently handles blocking operations by unmounting virtual threads. This mechanism frees up carrier threads to execute other tasks, solving the scalability bottleneck of the traditional Thread-per-Request model.
Read MoreUnderstanding the fundamental trade-offs in system design is crucial. Using the intuitive Highway Analogy and Little's Law, we explore how throughput and latency interact and how to optimize for your specific use case.
Read MoreStructured concurrency treats multiple concurrent tasks running in different threads as a single unit of work. This paradigm simplifies error handling, cancellation, and observability, making concurrent code safer and easier to reason about.
Read MoreWhile virtual threads are powerful, they come with caveats. Learn about "pinning," a condition where a virtual thread cannot be unmounted from its carrier thread (often due to synchronized blocks), potentially degrading application performance.
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