Debugging can be quite tedious, complex and cumbersome. Detailed within this blog we will explore how to make Java debugging a bit easier by leveraging the JVM’s embedded debugging tools. Native C/C++ debuggers utilize operating system hooks to debug an application. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) includes it’s own unique and powerful toolkit for debugging;…
Containers are increasingly becoming the preferred way of deploying applications. They facilitate consistency between development and operations, allow for an easy way to build layers for reuse, and make it very easy for users to try out an application without having to deal with setting up all the prerequisites. However, just because applications have moved…
Who am I, and why am I writing this? My name is Cedric Hansen, and I’m currently in the final week of my summer internship, working on the OpenJ9 GC team, in Ottawa. I’m writing this post to reflect on my experience, and discuss various aspects related to the work I did this summer. Coming…
