Betsy Rhodes

Sr. Software Engineer at Azul

Stable, Secure, and Affordable Java

Azul Platform Core is the #1 Oracle Java alternative, offering OpenJDK support for more versions (including Java 6 & 7) and more configurations for the greatest business value and lowest TCO.

Jakarta EE 11: Beyond the Era of Java EE

This user guide provides a brief history of Java EE/Jakarta EE and a detailed overview of some of the specifications that will be updated in Jakarta EE 11.

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Fun with Flags: My Top 10 Resources for JVM Flags

When I first started programming in Java and configuring my local environment, I came across mentions of JVM flags. I wanted to find out more about what options are available, what they do, and how to make use of them. Since resources on this topic are scattered and hard to find, I put together this consolidated list of places where JVM command line arguments are described in the hopes that others don't have to scour the internet as I did to find these useful morsels.

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Betsy Rhodes

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03:56 PM · February 02, 2026