Java Performance Tuning

Jack Shirazi

ISBN 10: 0596000154 / ISBN 13: 9780596000158

Published by O'Reilly Media, 2000

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Synopsis:

This text provides all the details a developer needs to know to "performance tune" any type of Java program and make Java code run significantly faster. The book contains step-by-step instructions on all aspects of the performance tuning process, right from such early considerations as setting goals, measuring performance, and choosing a compiler. Extensive examples for tuning many parts of an application are described in detail, and any pitfalls are identified. The book also provides performance tuning checklists that enable developers to make their tuning as comprehensive as possible. The book should appeal to developers who are ready to "roll up their sleeves" and examine their code in detail in order to apply different tuning techniques to produce the best possible result. It shows how to: create and plan a tuning strategy; avoid performance penalties from inefficient code; minimize the number of objects a program creates; improve the behaviour of loops and switches; and use threads effectively.

About the Author: Jack Shirazi is an independent consultant. He was an early adopter of Java, and for the last few years has consulted mainly for the financial sector, focusing on Java performance. Before using Java, Jack spent many years tuning Smalltalk applications. Jack's early career involved research in theoretical physics and bioinformatics. Jack has publications in the field of protein structure and is proud to have contributed to some of the core Perl5 modules.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Java Performance Tuning
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good