Supercharge Your Applications with GraalVM

Supercharge Your Applications with GraalVM
Author: A B Vijay Kumar
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800566239

Understand the internals and architecture of GraalVM with the help of hands-on experiments and gain deep knowledge that you can apply to improve your application's performance, interoperability, and throughput. Key FeaturesGenerate faster and leaner code with minimum computing resources for high performanceCompile Java applications faster than ever to a standalone executable called native imagesCreate high-performance polyglot applications that are compatible across various JVM and non-JVM languagesBook Description GraalVM is a universal virtual machine that allows programmers to compile and run applications written in both JVM and non-JVM languages. It improves the performance and efficiency of applications, making it an ideal companion for cloud-native or microservices-based applications. This book is a hands-on guide, with step-by-step instructions on how to work with GraalVM. Starting with a quick introduction to the GraalVM architecture and how things work under the hood, you'll discover the performance benefits of running your Java applications on GraalVM. You'll then learn how to create native images and understand how AOT (ahead-of-time) can improve application performance significantly. The book covers examples of building polyglot applications that will help you explore the interoperability between languages running on the same VM. You'll also see how you can use the Truffle framework to implement any language of your choice to run optimally on GraalVM. By the end of this book, you'll not only have learned how GraalVM is beneficial in cloud-native and microservices development but also how to leverage its capabilities to create high-performing polyglot applications. What you will learnGain a solid understanding of GraalVM and how it works under the hoodWork with GraalVM's high performance optimizing compiler and see how it can be used in both JIT (just-in-time) and AOT (ahead-of-time) modesGet to grips with the various optimizations that GraalVM performs at runtimeUse advanced tools to analyze and diagnose performance issues in the codeCompile, embed, run, and interoperate between languages using Truffle on GraalVMBuild optimum microservices using popular frameworks such as Micronaut and Quarkus to create cloud-native applicationsWho this book is for This book is for JVM developers looking to optimize their application's performance. You'll also find this book useful if you're a JVM developer looking to explore options to develop polyglot applications using tools from the Python, R, Ruby, or Node.js ecosystem. A solid understanding of software development concepts and prior experience working with programming languages is necessary to get started.

Kubernetes Native Microservices with Quarkus and MicroProfile

Kubernetes Native Microservices with Quarkus and MicroProfile
Author: John Clingan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1638357153

Build fast, efficient Kubernetes-based Java applications using the Quarkus framework, MicroProfile, and Java standards. In Kubernetes Native Microservices with Quarkus and MicroProfile you’ll learn how to: Deploy enterprise Java applications on Kubernetes Develop applications using the Quarkus runtime Compile natively using GraalVM for blazing speed Create efficient microservices applications Take advantage of MicroProfile specifications Popular Java frameworks like Spring were designed long before Kubernetes and the microservices revolution. Kubernetes Native Microservices with Quarkus and MicroProfile introduces next generation tools that have been cloud-native and Kubernetes-aware right from the beginning. Written by veteran Java developers John Clingan and Ken Finnigan, this book shares expert insight into Quarkus and MicroProfile directly from contributors at Red Hat. You’ll learn how to utilize these modern tools to create efficient enterprise Java applications that are easy to deploy, maintain, and expand. About the technology Build microservices efficiently with modern Kubernetes-first tools! Quarkus works naturally with containers and Kubernetes, radically simplifying the development and deployment of microservices. This powerful framework minimizes startup time and memory use, accelerating performance and reducing hosting cost. And because it's Java from the ground up, it integrates seamlessly with your existing JVM codebase. About the book Kubernetes Native Microservices with Quarkus and MicroProfile teaches you to build microservices using containers, Kubernetes, and the Quarkus framework. You'll immediately start developing a deployable application using Quarkus and the MicroProfile APIs. Then, you'll explore the startup and runtime gains Quarkus delivers out of the box and also learn how to supercharge performance by compiling natively using GraalVM. Along the way, you'll see how to integrate a Quarkus application with Spring and pick up pro tips for monitoring and managing your microservices. What's inside Deploy enterprise Java applications on Kubernetes Develop applications using the Quarkus runtime framework Compile natively using GraalVM for blazing speed Take advantage of MicroProfile specifications About the reader For intermediate Java developers comfortable with Java EE, Jakarta EE, or Spring. Some experience with Docker and Kubernetes required. About the author John Clingan is a senior principal product manager at Red Hat, where he works on enterprise Java standards and Quarkus. Ken Finnigan is a senior principal software engineer at Workday, previously at Red Hat working on Quarkus. Table of Contents PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction to Quarkus, MicroProfile, and Kubernetes 2 Your first Quarkus application PART 2 DEVELOPING MICROSERVICES 3 Configuring microservices 4 Database access with Panache 5 Clients for consuming other microservices 6 Application health 7 Resilience strategies 8 Reactive in an imperative world 9 Developing Spring microservices with Quarkus PART 3 OBSERVABILITY, API DEFINITION, AND SECURITY OF MICROSERVICES 10 Capturing metrics 11 Tracing microservices 12 API visualization 13 Securing a microservice

Polished Ruby Programming

Polished Ruby Programming
Author: Jeremy Evans
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2021-07-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1801077916

Elevate your Ruby skills to an advanced level by deepening your understanding of the design principles, best practices, and trade-offs involved in implementation approaches to future-proof your Ruby applications Key FeaturesLearn Ruby web application design principles and strategies for databases, security, and testing from a Ruby committer Understand the design principles behind polished Ruby code and trade-offs between implementation approachesUse metaprogramming and DSLs to reduce the amount of code needed without decreasing maintainabilityBook Description Anyone striving to become an expert Ruby programmer needs to be able to write maintainable applications. Polished Ruby Programming will help you get better at designing scalable and robust Ruby programs, so that no matter how big the codebase grows, maintaining it will be a breeze. This book takes you on a journey through implementation approaches for many common programming situations, the trade-offs inherent in each approach, and why you may choose to use different approaches in different situations. You'll start by refreshing Ruby fundamentals, such as correctly using core classes, class and method design, variable usage, error handling, and code formatting. Then you'll move on to higher-level programming principles, such as library design, use of metaprogramming and domain-specific languages, and refactoring. Finally, you'll learn principles specific to web application development, such as how to choose a database and web framework, and how to use advanced security features. By the end of this Ruby programming book, you'll be a well rounded web developer with a deep understanding of Ruby. While most code examples and principles discussed in the book apply to all Ruby versions, some examples and principles are specific to Ruby 3.0, the latest release at the time of publication. What you will learnUse Ruby's core classes and design custom classes effectivelyExplore the principles behind variable usage and method argument choiceImplement advanced error handling approaches such as exponential backoffDesign extensible libraries and plugin systems in RubyUse metaprogramming and DSLs to avoid code redundancyImplement different approaches to testing and understand their trade-offsDiscover design patterns, refactoring, and optimization with RubyExplore database design principles and advanced web app securityWho this book is for This book is for Ruby programmers who are comfortable in coding with Ruby but want to advance their skills by mastering the deeper principles and best practices behind writing maintainable, scalable, optimized, and well-structured Ruby code. This book won't teach you the basics of Ruby – you'll need intermediate knowledge and practical experience before you can dive in.

Build Your Own Programming Language

Build Your Own Programming Language
Author: Clinton L. Jeffery
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2021-12-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800200331

Written by the creator of the Unicon programming language, this book will show you how to implement programming languages to reduce the time and cost of creating applications for new or specialized areas of computing Key Features Reduce development time and solve pain points in your application domain by building a custom programming language Learn how to create parsers, code generators, file readers, analyzers, and interpreters Create an alternative to frameworks and libraries to solve domain-specific problems Book Description The need for different types of computer languages is growing rapidly and developers prefer creating domain-specific languages for solving specific application domain problems. Building your own programming language has its advantages. It can be your antidote to the ever-increasing size and complexity of software. In this book, you'll start with implementing the frontend of a compiler for your language, including a lexical analyzer and parser. The book covers a series of traversals of syntax trees, culminating with code generation for a bytecode virtual machine. Moving ahead, you'll learn how domain-specific language features are often best represented by operators and functions that are built into the language, rather than library functions. We'll conclude with how to implement garbage collection, including reference counting and mark-and-sweep garbage collection. Throughout the book, Dr. Jeffery weaves in his experience of building the Unicon programming language to give better context to the concepts where relevant examples are provided in both Unicon and Java so that you can follow the code of your choice of either a very high-level language with advanced features, or a mainstream language. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build and deploy your own domain-specific languages, capable of compiling and running programs. What you will learn Perform requirements analysis for the new language and design language syntax and semantics Write lexical and context-free grammar rules for common expressions and control structures Develop a scanner that reads source code and generate a parser that checks syntax Build key data structures in a compiler and use your compiler to build a syntax-coloring code editor Implement a bytecode interpreter and run bytecode generated by your compiler Write tree traversals that insert information into the syntax tree Implement garbage collection in your language Who this book is for This book is for software developers interested in the idea of inventing their own language or developing a domain-specific language. Computer science students taking compiler construction courses will also find this book highly useful as a practical guide to language implementation to supplement more theoretical textbooks. Intermediate-level knowledge and experience working with a high-level language such as Java or the C++ language are expected to help you get the most out of this book.

Building Microservices with Micronaut®

Building Microservices with Micronaut®
Author: Nirmal Singh
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1800567391

Explore different aspects of building modular microservices such as development, testing, maintenance, and deployment using the Micronaut framework Key FeaturesLearn how to build scalable, fast, and resilient microservices with this concise guideExplore the many advantages of using reflection-free, compile-time dependency injections and aspect-oriented programmingBuild cloud-native applications easily with the Micronaut frameworkBook Description The open source Micronaut® framework is a JVM-based toolkit designed to create microservices quickly and easily. This book will help full-stack and Java developers build modular, high-performing, and reactive microservice-based apps using the Micronaut framework. You'll start by building microservices and learning about the core components, such as ahead-of-time compilation, reflection-less dependency injection, and reactive baked-in HTTP clients and servers. Next, you will work on a real-time microservice application and learn how to integrate Micronaut projects with different kinds of relational and non-relational databases. You'll also learn how to employ different security mechanisms to safeguard your microservices and integrate microservices using event-driven architecture in the Apache Kafka ecosystem. As you advance, you'll get to grips with automated testing and popular testing tools. The book will help you understand how you can easily handle microservice concerns in Micronaut projects, such as service discovery, API documentation, distributed configuration management, fallbacks, and circuit breakers. Finally, you'll explore the deployment and maintenance aspects of microservices and get up to speed with the Internet of Things (IoT) using the Framework. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build, test, deploy, and maintain your own microservice apps using the framework. What you will learnUnderstand why the Micronaut framework is best suited for building microservicesBuild web endpoints and services in the Micronaut frameworkSafeguard microservices using Session, JWT, and OAuth in Micronaut projectsGet to grips with event-driven architecture in Micronaut applicationsDiscover how to automate testing at various levels using built-in tools and testing frameworksDeploy your microservices to containers and cloud platformsBecome well-versed with distributed logging, tracing, and monitoring in Micronaut projectsGet hands-on with the IoT using Alexa and the Micronaut frameworkWho this book is for This book is for developers who have been building microservices on traditional frameworks such as Spring Boot and are looking for a faster alternative. Intermediate-level knowledge of Java programming and implementing web services development in Java is required.

Practical Cloud-Native Java Development with MicroProfile

Practical Cloud-Native Java Development with MicroProfile
Author: Emily Jiang
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2021-09-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1801072051

Written by leading MicroProfile experts, this book provides you with best practices for building enterprise-grade cloud-native applications using MicroProfile 4.1 and running them on Open Liberty with Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio Key FeaturesApply your knowledge of MicroProfile APIs to develop cloud-native applicationsUse MicroProfile Health to provide the startup, liveness, and readiness status of your enterprise applicationBuild an end-to-end stock trader project and containerize it to deploy to the cloud with Istio interactionBook Description In this cloud-native era, most applications are deployed in a cloud environment that is public, private, or a combination of both. To ensure that your application performs well in the cloud, you need to build an application that is cloud native. MicroProfile is one of the most popular frameworks for building cloud-native applications, and fits well with Kubernetes. As an open standard technology, MicroProfile helps improve application portability across all of MicroProfile's implementations. Practical Cloud-Native Java Development with MicroProfile is a comprehensive guide that helps you explore the advanced features and use cases of a variety of Jakarta and MicroProfile specifications. You'll start by learning how to develop a real-world stock trader application, and then move on to enhancing the application and adding day-2 operation considerations. You'll gradually advance to packaging and deploying the application. The book demonstrates the complete process of development through to deployment and concludes by showing you how to monitor the application's performance in the cloud. By the end of this book, you will master MicroProfile's latest features and be able to build fast and efficient cloud-native applications. What you will learnUnderstand best practices for applying the 12-Factor methodology while building cloud-native applicationsCreate client-server architecture using MicroProfile Rest Client and JAX-RSConfigure your cloud-native application using MicroProfile ConfigSecure your cloud-native application with MicroProfile JWTBecome well-versed with running your cloud-native applications in Open LibertyGrasp MicroProfile Open Tracing and learn how to use Jaeger to view trace spansDeploy Docker containers to Kubernetes and understand how to use ConfigMap and Secrets from KubernetesWho this book is for This book is for Java application developers and architects looking to build efficient applications using an open standard framework that performs well in the cloud. DevOps engineers who want to understand how cloud-native applications work will also find this book useful. A basic understanding of Java, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud is needed to get the most out of this book.

Enterprise Java Microservices

Enterprise Java Microservices
Author: Kenneth Finnigan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2018-09-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1638355967

Summary Enterprise Java Microservices is an example-rich tutorial that shows how to design and manage large-scale Java applications as a collection of microservices. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Large applications are easier to develop and maintain when you build them from small, simple components. Java developers now enjoy a wide range of tools that support microservices application development, including right-sized app servers, open source frameworks, and well-defined patterns. Best of all, you can build microservices applications using your existing Java skills. About the Book Enterprise Java Microservices teaches you to design and build JVM-based microservices applications. You'll start by learning how microservices designs compare to traditional Java EE applications. Always practical, author Ken Finnigan introduces big-picture concepts along with the tools and techniques you'll need to implement them. You'll discover ecosystem components like Netflix Hystrix for fault tolerance and master the Just enough Application Server (JeAS) approach. To ensure smooth operations, you'll also examine monitoring, security, testing, and deploying to the cloud. What's inside The microservices mental model Cloud-native development Strategies for fault tolerance and monitoring Securing your finished applications About the Reader This book is for Java developers familiar with Java EE. About the Author Ken Finnigan leads the Thorntail project at Red Hat, which seeks to make developing microservices for the cloud with Java and Java EE as easy as possible. Table of Contents PART 1 MICROSERVICES BASICS Enterprise Java microservices Developing a simple RESTful microservice Just enough Application Server for microservices Microservices testing Cloud native development PART 2 - IMPLEMENTING ENTERPRISE JAVA MICROSERVICES Consuming microservices Discovering microservices for consumption Strategies for fault tolerance and monitoring Securing a microservice Architecting a microservice hybrid Data streaming with Apache Kafka

Introduction to JVM Languages

Introduction to JVM Languages
Author: Vincent van der Leun
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2017-06-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1787126587

Explore the Java Virtual Machine with modern programming languages About This Book This guide provides in-depth coverage of the Java Virtual Machine and its features Filled with practical examples, this book will help you understand the core concepts of Java, Scala, Clojure, Kotlin, and Groovy Work with various programming paradigms and gain knowledge about imperative, object-oriented and functional programming Who This Book Is For This book is meant for programmers who are interested in the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and want to learn more about the most popular programming languages that can be used for JVM development. Basic practical knowledge of a modern programming language that supports object-oriented programming (JavaScript, Python, C#, VB.NET, and C++) is assumed. What You Will Learn Gain practical information about the Java Virtual Machine Understand the popular JVM languages and the Java Class Library Get to know about various programming paradigms such as imperative, object-oriented, and functional Work with common JVM tools such as Eclipse IDE, Gradle, and Maven Explore frameworks such as SparkJava, Vert.x, Akka and JavaFX Boost your knowledge about dialects of other well-known programming languages that run on the JVM, including JavaScript, Python, and Ruby In Detail Anyone who knows software development knows about the Java Virtual Machine. The Java Virtual Machine is responsible for interpreting Java byte code and translating it into actions. In the beginning, Java was the only programming language used for the JVM. But increasing complexity of the language and the remarkable performance of the JVM created an opening for a new generation of programming languages. If you want to build a strong foundation with the Java Virtual Machine and get started with popular modern programming languages, then this book is for you. The book will begin with a general introduction of the JVM and its features, which are common to the JVM languages, helping you get abreast with its concepts. It will then dive into explaining languages such as Java, Scala, Clojure, Kotlin, and Groovy and will show how to work with each language, their features, use cases, and pros and cons. By writing example projects in those languages and focusing on each language's strong points, it will help you find the programming language that is most appropriate for your particular needs. By the end of the book, you will have written multiple programs that run on the Java Virtual Machine and know about the differences between the various languages. Style and approach This practical, example-filled guide will help you get started with the JVM and some of its most popular languages.

Foundations of GTK+ Development

Foundations of GTK+ Development
Author: Andrew Krause
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 639
Release: 2007-09-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430203862

There are only two mainstream solutions for building the graphical interface of Linux-based desktop applications, and GTK+ (GIMP Toolkit) is one of them. It is a necessary technology for all Linux programmers. This book guides the reader through the complexities of GTK+, laying the groundwork that allows the reader to make the leap from novice to professional. Beginning with an overview of key topics such as widget choice, placement, and behavior, readers move on to learn about more advanced issues. Replete with real-world examples, the developer can quickly take advantages of the concepts presented within to begin building his own projects.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide
Author: David Clinton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2020-11-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119713102

Master the intricacies of Amazon Web Services and efficiently prepare for the SAA-C02 Exam with this comprehensive study guide AWS Certified Solutions Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C02) Exam, Third Edition comprehensively and efficiently prepares you for the SAA-C02 Exam. The study guide contains robust and effective study tools that will help you succeed on the exam. The guide grants you access to the regularly updated Sybex online learning environment and test bank, which contains hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. In this study guide, accomplished and experienced authors Ben Piper and David Clinton show you how to: Design resilient architectures Create high-performing architectures Craft secure applications and architectures Design cost-optimized architectures Perfect for anyone who hopes to begin a new career as an Amazon Web Services cloud professional, the study guide also belongs on the bookshelf of any existing AWS professional who wants to brush up on the fundamentals of their profession.