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# Java 21: The Revolution of Virtual Threads - A Deep Dive

Java 21 makes blocking great again. Discover how virtual threads replace complex reactive tooling, letting you fluidly scale to millions of concurrent operations with one Spring Boot flag.

- **Speakers:** Christian Woerz
- **Event:** WeAreDevelopers LIVE
- **Published:** January 19, 2024
- **Duration:** 55:30
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/843-java-21-the-revolution-of-virtual-threads-a-deep-dive
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