Java Native Compiler in depth

Unlock Blazing Fast Java Applications with GraalVM Native-Image

Transform your Java applications into highly performant native executables using the power of GraalVM Native-Image. This course provides a comprehensive guide to compiling your Java code to native binaries, achieving runtime speeds comparable to C++! You'll gain in-depth knowledge of essential JDK tools and master command-line proficiency for running Java applications.

Section 1: Fundamentals of Java Applications

• Understand the basics of launching Java applications from the terminal.
• Learn about environment variables like PATH and CLASSPATH and how to access them within your Java code.
• Master the use of command-line arguments to control application behavior.

Section 2: Default Compiler Tool Chain

• Navigate the installation process for the default Java compiler toolchain across different operating systems: macOS (Apple Clang/Xcode), Linux (GCC), and Windows (MSVC).
• Ensure proper installation and configuration of these crucial toolchains for optimal Java development.

Section 3: Introduction to GraalVM Native-Image

• Get a foundational understanding of GraalVM and the Native-Image tool.
• Learn how to download and install GraalVM.
• Discover how to run the native-image tool.
• Follow step-by-step instructions to compile a simple "HelloWorld" Java application into a native executable.

Section 4: Compiling Java Applications with Native-Image

• Delve deeper into the capabilities of the native-image tool.
• Understand the output generated during the compilation process.
• Learn how to configure builds using command-line flags passed to native-image.
• Master terminal pipelining and command redirection for efficient compilation.

Section 5: Eclipse IDE’s External Tool Integration

• Seamlessly integrate GraalVM Native-Image with the Eclipse IDE.
• Learn to use Eclipse's external tool functionality for compiling Java applications to native binaries.
• Manage JAR dependencies effectively when using the Maven build tool.

Section 6: Native-Image Options

• Explore the most important command-line flags for native-image.
• Learn how to handle dynamic Java features like Reflections, Dynamic class loading, and JNI using the GraalVM tracing agent.
• Configure custom configuration files and pass them to the native-image compiler for successful execution of your native application.

Section 7: Parsing Command-Line Arguments with JCommander

• Utilize the JCommander library for simplified parsing of command-line arguments.
• Learn how to integrate JCommander with native-image to enable easy access to command-line parameters in your native executable.

Section 8: Native-Image Official Documentation

• Access the official online documentation for the GraalVM Native-Image tool.

Section 9: Resources

• Download complete PowerPoint slides for the course.
• Access source code examples to reinforce your learning.