A JVM Threading Model for the Containerized Times

Explore a groundbreaking approach to JVM threading in containerized environments through this conference talk from Strange Loop. Discover how Nubank, a major fintech company, tackled the challenges of manually tuning thread counts across 1500+ microservices. Learn about a dynamic control loop and fine-grained load-shedding mechanism that continuously adjusts thread numbers based on real-time signals like CPU throttling, usage, memory, and runtime pressure. Understand how this solution improves application stability, performance, and cost-efficiency while maintaining functionality under stress. Gain insights from experienced engineers Luiz Hespanha and Flavio Brasil as they share their expertise in systems performance, microservices architecture, and high-performance solutions for functional programming on the JVM.

"A JVM threading model for the containerized times" by Luiz Hespanha and Flavio Brasil