Java performance programming: Read the whole series! Part 1. Learn how to reduce program overhead and improve performance by controlling object creation and garbage collection Part 2. Reduce ...

For both short- and long-term allocations, the C++ program is considerably faster than the Java program running on any JVM. Short-term allocations have been one focus area for optimization in HotSpot.

The new program will enable Java Card licensees to deliver smart cards at a cost competitive with those produced with assembly and C programming languages, Cattaneo said. Java Card S products will ...