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Getting to know the JVM

This section covers the core JDK tools, including the compiler and the javadoc tool, the tools you need to know to monitor your application, manage security, garbage collection, Java Flight Recorder and more.

  1. The Core JDK Tools

    Learn about the tools the JDK gives you to compile, run, analyze and monitor your code.

  2. JFR, Monitoring and Troubleshooting

    Presenting the tools you need to monitor the JVM, and understand how your application is running.

  3. Security and Garbage Collection

    Learn how to use JDK Flight Recorder to monitor, profile, and test your applications.

  4. Other Tools

    Learn about the other tools the JDK gives you: JPackage, AppCDS, JWebserver, and more.