Christian Humer

In this discussion, Christian Humer from Oracle Labs shares insights on Java's potential as a systems programming language and his bachelor thesis on a Java bytecode interpreter. He explains the innovative C1X compiler, the de-optimization process in JIT compilation, and the fascinating concept of a domain-specific language for efficient bytecode generation. Christian also dives into GraalVM's security features, like sandboxing untrusted code, and highlights the power of TRegex for optimizing regex performance in Java applications. It's a deep dive into the future of Java technology!

Christian Humer, a seasoned software engineer and key contributor to GraalVM, shares his journey from graphic design to computer science. He reflects on early programming with DOS text adventures and the transition to Java applications. The discussion dives into GraalVM's dynamic language capabilities, the challenges of implementing partial evaluation in Truffle, and the evolution of JavaScript engines. Humer also highlights the significance of math in programming and explores polyglot programming, emphasizing the interoperability of libraries across languages.