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Gunnar Morling, technologist and Java Champion, discussing high-performance Java development.

Java's Performance Leap: Beyond 1BRC to Native AI Development

Forget the hype. Gunnar Morling, a veteran Java technologist, is pushing the boundaries of performance. He's talking durable execution engines and, crucially, building AI natively in Java with his new project, Hardwood.

5 min read 3 hours ago

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Java 26 Arrives: Applets Gone, HTTP/3 In [Platform Shift]

Java 26 has landed, and it's not just another version update; it's a statement. The age of applets is officially over, and the web's future, HTTP/3, is now a first-class citizen.

4 min read 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Java's Performance Leap: Beyond 1BRC to Native AI Development

Java 26 Arrives: Applets Gone, HTTP/3 In [Platform Shift]