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Examining Java Byte Code

Ever wondered what byte code looks like? Wondered how type erasure
works? Or, wondered how other JVM languages can have all exceptions
unchecked?

In this presentation, you'll learn the basics of Java byte
code, see tools for viewing Java byte code, and even see how to use
this knowledge to statically analyze your applications.


About Douglas Hawkins

Douglas Hawkins has been passionately developing software for the past 20 years.
Throughout Doug's career, he has focused on creating performance intensive applications
in Java ranging from bioinformatics to financial exchanges.

After 10 years as a Java developer, Doug transitioned to working on Azul's Java Virtual Machine.
Today, Doug continues his interest in building performance tools for developers as the
Lead Developer of Datadog's Java Application Performance Monitoring.

While Doug's passion for developing software remains, his true passion is in sharing his
interest in low-level details and JVM performance with others.

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