
Adam Bien
Jan 20, 2021
2021: Familiar APIs on Kickass Runtimes #slideless

#1about 2 minutes
The evolution from traditional Java EE to modern runtimes
A shift occurred from incremental Java EE improvements to a new generation of optimized runtimes like Quarkus.
#2about 4 minutes
The long-term value of using standard Java APIs
Sticking with standard APIs like Jakarta EE provides stability and avoids costly framework migrations over many years.
#3about 5 minutes
Understanding traditional deployment with thin WAR files
The classic Java EE model separates application logic into a small WAR file from the larger application server runtime.
#4about 16 minutes
How Quarkus optimizes applications at build time
Quarkus achieves fast startup and low memory usage by replacing runtime reflection with code generation during the build process.
#5about 3 minutes
Compiling Java to a native executable with GraalVM
Using GraalVM's native image compilation with Quarkus results in an extremely fast-starting, self-contained executable.
#6about 6 minutes
Exploring Helidon as another modern Java runtime
Helidon offers another modern runtime option that implements MicroProfile standards, focusing on runtime performance and a library-based approach.
#7about 1 minute
Using MicroProfile for cloud-native Java features
MicroProfile extends Jakarta EE with essential cloud-native capabilities like health checks, metrics, and distributed tracing for modern applications.
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