Java Project Loom: Understanding Virtual Threads and Their Impact

Explore Project Loom and Virtual Threads in Java through this comprehensive conference talk. Learn about the problems they address, their architecture, and how they compare to existing solutions like reactive programming and Kotlin coroutines. Gain insights into the programming model, thread pinning, ScopedValue, and structured concurrency through live demonstrations. Discover how to get started with Project Loom, its impact on reactive programming, and its relationship with Kotlin coroutines. Walk away with a solid understanding of Project Loom, Virtual Threads, and their potential to revolutionize Java development.

Intro
What?
Why?
The problem
Possible solutions
Answer: Virtual threads
Existing solutions
Programming model
Virtual threads
Architecture
Demo
Results
Conclusion
Demo
Thread pinning
Demo
ScopedValue
Demo
Structured concurrency
Demo
Loom
Want to get started now?
Is reactive dead?
What about Kotlin coroutines?
Conclusion
Outro