Explore the world of high-performance Java programming with GraalVM in this 51-minute Devoxx conference talk by Thomas Wuerthinger. Discover how to write elegant, readable code without sacrificing performance using modern compiler technologies. Learn about GraalVM's optimization techniques, native image capabilities, and their impact on memory footprint and startup time. Gain insights into effective coding patterns, optimization strategies, and how to leverage GraalVM for improved developer productivity. Understand the tradeoffs between different performance dimensions and explore benchmarks demonstrating GraalVM's capabilities. Delve into topics such as Turbo Boost, Profile Guided Optimization, and memory usage optimization. Get practical tips on writing small methods, local allocations, and contributing to open-source projects. Suitable for Java developers seeking to enhance their code's performance while maintaining readability and maintainability.