Run Scala Faster with GraalVM on Any Platform

Discover how GraalVM can enhance Scala performance across platforms in this 41-minute conference talk from Scala Days Lausanne 2019. Explore the core VM components, Renaissance benchmarks, compilation techniques, and Native Image technology. Learn about profile-guided optimizations, performance improvements for native images and command-line tools, and cross-platform capabilities. Watch a demo comparing GraalVM with React Native, and gain insights into the latest developments and potential limitations. Engage with the speaker's summary and participate in the Q&A session, including challenging technical questions.

Introduction
Core of the VM
Renaissance Benchmarks
Compilation
Native Image
How it works
Why its interesting
Native Image Limitations
Profile Guided Optimizations
Native Image Performance
Commandline Tools Performance
Whats New
Cross Platform
Demo
Comparison with React Native
Special thanks
Summary
Questions
Hard Questions