How much can Valhalla scalarize a vector or matrix?
I’m looking at value classes for a linear algebra library. Small vectors seem straightforward, but I’m unsure what to expect for larger values like a 4x4 matrix. Does…
Java performance
Would it make sense to implement String as a sealed class with Latin1 and UTF-16 subclasses?
Ignoring backward-compatibility constraints, would there be any real advantage to changing Java's String implementation from one final class with an internal `byte coder` field into a sealed hierarchy…
When should Java applications use Native Image instead of JIT compilation?
I watched an interview with a GraalVM engineer who suggested that JIT compilation should be used only when its runtime advantages are actually needed, rather than as the…
Understanding JVM Startup Time and Its Impact on Java Programs
Hi folks, I've been running some tests on my Java program and I've noticed something odd with the output timing. The first time I run it, it takes…