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Java Object Trimming
Things like code refactorings, insufficient code coverage testing, poor coding standards or mere oversight can often lead to redundant code. Generally all commercial JVMs apply a certain level of escape analysis and dead code elimination optimizations while executing Java code. However, there are … Continue reading
How to Make Sure That Benchmarks Aren't a Horror Story For You
When one of your main jobs is to optimize Java runtimes, it’s easy to lose perspective and let benchmark results take over your life. For example, the other day I had a nightmare where I was being chased by the … Continue reading
Sun / AMD SPECjbb2005 World Record!
Well, I know that it’s been a while. The last thing you heard from me was about JavaOne. Then the team and I just disappeared into the Texas heat. Or so it seemed. Just in time for the Olympics, Sun … Continue reading
Intro to the AMD Java Labs
Welcome to the new blog series from the AMD Java Labs team. You may be wondering why a processor company is doing anything with Java at all. It may make more sense when instead of thinking of us as a … Continue reading




