The Mutability Matrix of Pain: An Accessible Exploration of the JVM Heap - Lecture 30

Explore the intricacies of the JVM Heap, thread stacks, and concurrency primitives in this 37-minute conference talk from PhillyETE 2015. Delve into the concepts of value, identity, and state within the context of Java and Scala programming. Learn how to compose multi-threaded code effectively while minimizing the impact of concurrency. Examine the Java Memory Model, the differences between concurrent and parallel programming, and the distinction between name and value. Investigate various collection types and the use of the 'final' keyword. Understand the Mutability Matrix of Pain and its implications for code design. Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of immutability in JVM-based languages.

Intro
@jamie_allen
Agenda
The Java Memory Model
Concurrent and Parallel
Name Versus Value
Collections
Final
The Mutability Matrix of Pain
Implications of Immutability