Fruit of the Loom: Exploring Project Loom and Virtual Threads w/ James Carman

We will delve into the exciting world of Java Virtual Threads, a groundbreaking feature introduced by Project Loom. Virtual threads aim to revolutionize concurrency in Java, offering a lightweight and efficient alternative to traditional threading models.

Key Topics:

• What are Virtual Threads?: Understand the concept of virtual threads and how they differ from traditional threads.
• Motivation Behind Virtual Threads: Explore the reasons driving the development of virtual threads and their significance in modern Java applications.
• Using Virtual Threads: Learn how to implement and utilize virtual threads in your Java projects with practical examples and best practices.
• Problems Solved by Virtual Threads: Discover the specific concurrency challenges that virtual threads address, improving performance and scalability.
• Limitations of Virtual Threads: Discuss the scenarios where virtual threads may not be the optimal solution and understand their limitations.
• Live Demo: Witness live demonstrations showcasing the capabilities of virtual threads, including automatic mounting/unmounting, pinning, and more.

Join us for a comprehensive session filled with insightful discussions and hands-on demonstrations that will equip you with the knowledge to leverage Java Virtual Threads in your own projects. Whether you are a seasoned Java developer or new to the language, this presentation will provide valuable insights into the future of concurrency in Java.

Agenda (US Central Time / Chicago):
5:45pm Doors open - Pizzas / Social networking
6:10 pm CJUG Intro & Announcements
6:20 pm Presentation
7:20 pm Q&A
7:35 pm Raffles (2 JetBrains licenses)
7:40 pm After event social mingling
8:15 pm Lights out

*** For participants who are not located in Chicago, we'll provide you the livestreaming link in the event comment section before the start of the meetup.