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Oct 30, 2026 · Cloud Native

Java's Cloud-Native Leap: JEP 544 Cuts Startup Time 65-80% with AOT Compilation

JEP 544 introduces ahead-of-time compilation to HotSpot JVM in JDK 28, allowing Java applications to cache optimized native code from training runs and achieve 65-80% faster startup without sacrificing JIT's dynamic optimization, making Java competitive for serverless and cloud-native deployments.