We present how the Graal project enhances the Java ecosystem with an integrated, polyglot, high-performance execution environment for dynamic, static, and native languages. Graal supports Java, Scala, Kotlin, Groovy, and other JVM-based languages. At the same time, it can run the dynamic scripting languages JavaScript including node.js, Ruby, R, and Python. Furthermore, it integrates C, C++, and other LLVM-based native languages into the same runtime environment. Graal can either run embedded in the Java HotSpot VM or as a standalone alternative with low footprint and fast startup for embedded or serverless computing environments. This talk covers the architecture of Graal and gives live demonstrations of its unique capabilities.
Lead Developer Advocate for Graal at OracleLabs