Devnexus 2022 - Java 19 Project Panama 4 Newbies - Carl Dea

This talk focuses on the Foreign Linker API introduced in OpenJDK 17 as a modern alternative to JNI for accessing native libraries in Java. The speaker, Carl Dea, guides attendees through creating Java programs that interface with devices and various native libraries, including TensorFlow and OpenGL. Key topics include the use of jextract, memory allocation for C primitives and structures, and the employment of VarHandles and MethodHandles. Attendees can expect practical demonstrations that showcase the strengths of using the Foreign Linker API in their own Java applications. Carl Dea is a seasoned developer advocate at AzulSystems with over 20 years of experience in software development and a passion for Java technologies.